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 frowned and

I tell you to

made

just

bluntly, his

“Follow the rules.”

both anger and embarrassment. She had never felt so exposed in front of a man, yet she knew this was a medical setting, and there should be no gender differences. Still, his lack

she reluctantly lifted her shirt, exposing

word. The cold metal made her shiver, and

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

herself as she wished the procedure would

can get up now. Wait outside for the report,” he said

glance at his name tag, all she could focus on was his muscular build under his coat, which only made

to leave, the doctor called

out there your