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

you to lift

made her nervous, but she tried to keep her

I just do

said bluntly,

“Follow the rules.”

yet she knew this was a medical setting, and there should be no gender differences. Still, his lack of

breath, she reluctantly lifted her shirt, exposing her

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

His eyes seemed to

as she wished the procedure

Wait outside for the report,” he said

by his attitude, contemplated filing a complaint. But when she tried to 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

started to leave, the doctor called out to her, his

that guy out there your