Ashton patted my hand in consolation. “To consult a doctor. Just chat with the doctor later and try not to overthink things. Just answer whatever the doctor asks, okay?”

I nodded, but a feeling of suffocation assailed me in this cramped space.

About ten minutes later, an elderly man in a white coat walked in. He looked like he was in his sixties.

Glancing at Ashton, the elderly man flashed him a faint smile and inclined his head a fraction in greeting. Subsequently, his gaze alighted on me.

Shortly after, a few seconds at most, he turned his gaze on Ashton. He said nothing pertinent, merely questioning mildly, “Are you staying, Ashton?”

Ashton nodded.

At this, the doctor pursed his lips and cocked an eyebrow though he didn’t comment further on this matter.

He glanced at the document in his hand before focusing his gaze on me. “How’s your sleep recently?” he asked.

“Not bad,” I answered. Inwardly, however, I was already feeling a tad irritable – for I hated such a cramped space and chatting as though I was being interrogated.

As my stomach roiled, I abruptly bolted to my feet and rushed to the washroom without waiting for his next question.

nothing else for me to puke, so I vomited blood

flash of red,

the doctor looked at me, his gaze

again, “Don’t wander around. Wait for me downstairs or in the corridor, but

before flashing

doctor, he suggested, “How about this? I’ll

me. Then, he nodded and sighed softly without saying

then led me down the stairs. When we had gotten into the car, I stared at his slightly pale

he answered in a gentle voice, “No.

placating me with such a remark. As my gaze remained

both of us knew full well what was

he hugged me tightly as though reluctant to step away

was feeling exceedingly drowsy, yet my sleep

be keeping watch beside me. When I woke up after dozing off for a bit, I seemingly saw him

his voice wasn’t loud, I could

She’s just too tired lately.” His voice was rife with barely restrained emotions as he countered whatever the person on the other end of

of isolation and obstinacy. “No, thanks.

on the other end seemed to be persuading

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