"Incredible news?" Stella asked, surprised.
Mr. Burton chuckled. "Your hand might be saved."
Stella froze, thinking she had misheard.
"Mr. Burton, what did you say?"
Mr. Burton repeated with a smile, "Stella, there's a sixty percent chance your hand can be restored."
A sixty percent chance of recovery was huge.
Stella's fingers tightened. "Mr. Burton, are you sure?"
Mr. Burton snorted. "When have I ever lied to you?"
"Did you develop a new treatment plan?" Stella asked.
Mr. Burton cleared his throat. "Ahem, no… This type of surgery isn't my area of expertise.
However, I found a specialist who excels in this field.
After evaluating your case, he said there's a sixty percent chance.
Stella, when you have some time, you can come over to my place for a detailed examination."
Mr. Burton had actually found a specialist who could heal her hand?
It was both unexpected and, in a way, logical.
After all, for a physician as skilled as Mr. Burton, it was perfectly normal to know a few even more formidable doctors.
However, for some reason, Stella suddenly thought of Leonard.
Leonard had also said that he had found a doctor who could heal her hand.
"I'm in Solmaris right now," Stella said. "I should be back next week."
"Alright, be sure to contact me when you get back," Mr. Burton replied.
After hanging up, Mr. Burton turned to the young, grim-faced man standing behind him and his expression hardened.
"He's reaping what he sowed. When he ruined Stella's hand, he left himself no way out. Now he's not only disabled but also nearly lost his life.
He found a doctor who can heal her, but he's too afraid to show his face, worried she won't accept it.
Leonard, don't you think he deserves it?"
Leonard's face was a sickly pale. He had been shot by Joshua and had fallen into the sea. When he was rescued, he was clinging to life and nearly died.
Mr. Burton glanced at him before turning and walking away.
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A few days later, Haynes took Keen to the airport to see Stella and Joshua off.
Keen looked at Stella and Joshua, his reluctance plain to see.
"I don't know when I'll get to see Mom and Mr. Joshua again."
Stella's gaze was gentle. "Even if you can't see me, you can always call or video chat."
Keen then turned to Joshua.
His expression was solemn. "Mr. Joshua, I'll study hard so I can be as outstanding as you are one day."
Joshua ruffled Keen's hair. "Yes, Keen, you need to study hard and strive to be an excellent person.
But…"
He knelt, meeting Keen's eyes, and smiled. "Don't be like Mr. Joshua. Mr. Joshua… isn't as good as you think."
Keen looked confused but still said, "But in my heart, Mr. Joshua is the best."

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