Alina’s POV
“f**k,” I muttered under my breath.
The moment the Dr Nala stepped into the villa, my whole body went cold. I tried to smile, to act normal, to pretend my heart wasn’t about to explode. But my palms were slick with sweat, and even the air felt too thick to breathe.
“Good evening,” she said warmly.
I forced a polite, “Good evening,” hoping my voice didn’t crack.
Edrick shook her hands.
“I'm sorry for the delay Mr Vale.” She said.
“No worries at all,” Edrick replied. “You made it, that's what matters.”
She made it.
And I was doomed.
We walked to the guest room Edrick had prepared for the check-up. My legs felt like lead. I sank onto the edge of the bed as the doctor unpacked her tools.
“Let’s start with the basics,” she said gently. “Blood pressure check.”
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