"There's no rush for the health check." I shook my head. "Let's handle the paperwork first." Just the thought of going to the hospital made me feel a vague sense of reluctance.
Amanda put down the documents and firmly took my hand. "Alice, listen to Michael; you'll need a health report to complete the paperwork."
Her gaze was warm yet determined. "Getting checked early will give us peace of mind to proceed with everything else, right? Let Michael take you there!"
Seeing the concern in Amanda's eyes, I reluctantly agreed. "Alright, let's go."
"Great!" Michael cheered, eagerly grabbing the car keys. Since it was Amanda's idea, he seemed especially pleased. "I'll drive you there! Let's go."
At the hospital, the doctor arranged a series of tests: an endoscopy, abdominal CT, X-ray, and mor
