The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 842:

Though Corey was just outside, Gemma felt suddenly small, a sense of unease creeping over her. She instinctively shrank back into the chair. The doctor glanced at her briefly, his face mostly concealed behind a mask, but his sharp features were still visible. His eyes, cold and intense, met hers, sending a wave of nervousness through Gemma.

Trying to steady her breathing, she handed him the paper without making eye contact. The doctor took it, his gloved hands moving efficiently.

“Gemma Hampton? You’re here for an electrocardiogram.”

Gemma nodded.

“Yes.”

The doctor didn’t meet her gaze as he took a seat, his back turned to her.

“Lie down and lift your shirt,” he instructed.

Gemma hesitated. She wasn’t accustomed to this sort of procedure, and the idea of lifting her shirt felt awkward. Instead, she opted to unbutton the top few buttons, hoping it would be enough.

He

I tell you

felt a wave of discomfort. His harsh demeanor made her nervous,

just

he said bluntly, his voice

“Follow the rules.”

exposed in front of a man, yet she knew this was a

she reluctantly lifted her shirt,

without a word. The cold metal made her shiver, and her chest

the doctor hesitated. His eyes seemed to linger on her, an

wished the procedure would end

outside for

glance at his name tag, all she could focus on was his muscular build under his coat, which only made him seem more intimidating. She sighed

doctor called out to

that guy out there