Maisie didn't have her guard up. She thought it was just a routine check-up, so she immediately agreed. When Daniel approached her to ask what happened, she gave him a brief explanation, and he frowned. Nina had promised to handle Maisie's consultation herself, so why was she delegating it to the nurse? Furthermore, it wasn't time for the surgery yet, which made him uneasy. But Maisie couldn't help but smile when she saw his nervousness.

"What's wrong?" She gently caressed his cheeks. "You seem upset."

"No, I..."

"Are you worried about me?" She smiled. "Don't worry. The nurse said it was just a simple check-up. Dr. Perkins is busy, so she'll be doing it."

"Okay." He nodded.

She used her thumbs to smooth out his furrowed brow, making him laugh. He hugged her gently.

"I might have overthought it," he admitted. "I don't know why, but I tend to overthink everything when it comes to you."

looking into his eyes. "For instance, my stomachache is minor, and

her, his feelings mixed.

to the hospital the next

drawing the curtains. The room was dimly lit

gloves, wearing an uneasy smile

taking

your pants, Ms. Squire," the nurse instructed. "Place your feet on the bed. It might... hurt a little.

blushing. "Didn't Dr. Perkins inform you? I-I'm

lip. "You're single?

Dr. Perkins didn't do this for me last time. You're making

nurse thought it was almost time to fetch the medical report when someone suddenly

the nurse and

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