I gazed at the specialist, unsure of how my expression must have appeared. My cheeks burned as I sat there, and I could feel my legs trembling. "Should I proceed right away?" I asked hesitantly.
"It's best to learn when you're not experiencing any cramps, Mrs. Lombardi," the specialist replied, letting out a slight chuckle that only made me more nervous.
"He must surely think I'm a fool," I thought to myself.
Damon's intense gaze filled me with fear rather than intimidation. It was as if he wanted to convey through his eyes that if I dared to touch him, I would have to face the consequences, but if I didn't, I would still have to deal with them.
"All right," I said, approaching him with a sense of resignation under the mounting pressure. "Tell me what I should do."
I extended my small
