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.

unimpressed. He frowned and

tell you to

harsh demeanor made her

just

he said bluntly, his voice

“Follow the rules.”

cheeks flushed with both anger and embarrassment. She had never felt so exposed in front of a man, yet she knew this

breath, she reluctantly lifted her shirt,

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

to linger on her, an expression of distaste creeping into his

blushed, her arms instinctively wrapping around herself as she wished the procedure would end quickly.

Wait outside for the report,” he

when she tried to glance at his name tag, all she could focus on was his muscular build under his

she started to leave, the doctor called out

out