GABRIELLE POV
It was already 1:05 in the afternoon, and Gabrielle was anxiously waiting at the clinic door. She was five minutes late, the ticking clock seemed to echo her patience.
At 1:08, Gabrielle’s phone buzzed with a message from Leo. She glanced at the screen…it was a simple apology. She didn’t have the patience to read more.
“Gabrielle.”
The doctor’s voice broke through her thoughts.
She stood up and entered the clinic with a mix of nervousness and relief.
“Good afternoon, doctor,” Gabbie greeted, trying to mask her anxiety.
“And now your record has dropped?” the doctor joked, a smile in his voice.
“Seems like it. Sorry about that day,” Gabbie replied, feeling a bit embarrassed.
“It was a normal reaction. You weren't prepared, that's all,” the doctor said kindly.
“Not r
