The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1854

Stella was quiet for a few seconds, then nodded gently.

"I am."

"A very practical young woman." Old Mr. Wyatt pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose. "I'm not a benevolent doctor with a parental heart. I'm a man who enjoys a good story. My criteria for practicing medicine are different from others. If their reasons for seeking my help can move me, I agree to treat them.

"As a result, I've seen many patients in my life and met many people who have pleaded for my help. I've seen my fair share of cases like yours, with deep-seated grudges. However, many people are unwilling to accept a gesture of goodwill from someone they once hated. They would rather never be cured than forgive the other person."

Stella's expression was calm. "There's no need to punish myself for an enemy's mistake."

Old Mr. Wyatt asked, "If your hand is healed, will you still hate him?"

"No," Stella said.

Old Mr. Wyatt didn't ask why. Instead, a look of appreciation appeared in his eyes.

"A clever girl… It seems the considerable price that boy paid for you wasn't in vain."

Stella's eyes flickered slightly, but she refrained from asking what he meant.

Old Mr. Wyatt didn't seem to mind. He filled out some notes on the diagnosis form, glanced at the test reports again, and then said to Stella, "I need to make some preparations, so the surgery will be scheduled for next Monday. Is that alright with you, young lady?"

"That's fine with me," Stella said.

"Good," Old Mr. Wyatt said. "Then it's settled for now."

Stella stood up. "Old Mr. Wyatt, if there's nothing else, I'll be going."

Old Mr. Wyatt grunted in acknowledgment without looking up.

A few seconds later, a tall, imposing figure emerged from behind a screen.

The handsome man's face was still very pale, clearly indicating he was badly injured. He let out a soft cough and said in a low voice, "Thank you for being willing to help me, Old Mr. Wyatt."

Old Mr. Wyatt looked at him and sighed. "The one thing you can't buy in this world is a second chance. When I was young, I was just like you. I made a mistake, and there was no turning back. Fortunately, you're luckier than I was. At least you have a chance to make amends. You heard her just now. She won't hate you anymore."

Leonard let out a low laugh. "Between her forgetting me and hating me, I'd rather she hated me."

Old Mr. Wyatt gave him a meaningful look. "I saw that young man who came with her today. His ruthlessness is even greater than yours was when you first came to me. Once you start down a path of violence, it's hard to turn back. Your options will only get narrower until you're driven to an extreme. But he's luckier than you. After he met that little girl, she managed to pull him back a bit. However, I can see that his heart is now shrouded in bloodlust and hostility. Without some kind of setback, I'm afraid it will be very difficult for him to turn back. They have a long road ahead of them if they want a happy ending."

Hearing this, Leonard didn't show any joy at the thought that he might have a chance. He was only worried that Stella might get hurt.

Old Mr. Wyatt seemed to read his mind. "What? If the girl gets hurt, are you planning to kidnap her or something?"