~~Scarlette~~
I had read in the file that I’d have to see Rayne in the examining room, so Liam and I walked in together. A patient was just leaving—a pregnant woman who gave me a small smile on her way out.
“Hey, Pumpkin…” Rayne teased, the same way he always did.
“Hello to you too, Rayne,” I replied, rolling my eyes lightly.
Liam and Rayne didn’t bother with a proper greeting. They only exchanged a quick look, tension lingering in the silence.
“So…” Rayne started, flipping through my chart. “You complained about the pain and, um, the bleeding, right?”
“Yes,” I sighed. “It’s too intense. I feel like nothing is normal with me anymore.”
He gave a small chuckle. “Everything won’t feel normal until you’ve got your baby out safe and sound.”
I frowned. “That’s no way to cheer me up right
