Maisie didn't have her guard up. She thought it was just a routine check-up, so she immediately agreed. When

Daniel approached her to ask what happened, she gave him a brief explanation, and he frowned. Nina had

promised to handle Maisie's consultation herself, so why was she delegating it to the nurse? Furthermore, it wasn't

time for the surgery yet, which made him uneasy. But Maisie couldn't help but smile when she saw his nervousness.

"What's wrong?" She gently caressed his cheeks. "You seem upset."

"No, I..."

"Are you worried about me?" She smiled. "Don't worry. The nurse said it was just a simple check-up. Dr. Perkins is

busy, so she'll be doing it."

"Okay." He nodded.

She used her thumbs to smooth out his furrowed brow, making him laugh. He hugged her gently.

"I might have overthought it," he admitted. "I don't know why, but I tend to overthink everything when it comes to

you."

"Then think on the positive side," she encouraged, looking into his eyes. "For instance, my stomachache is minor,

the check-up will

He hugged her, his feelings mixed. "It will

to the hospital the

room, drawing the curtains. The room was dimly lit with the lingering

disinfectant.

an uneasy smile and

on the bed, taking a few deep breaths to

nurse instructed. "Place your

Please bear with it."

taken aback, her cheeks blushing. "Didn't Dr. Perkins

"You're single?

Maisie explained as she sat up. "I'm single. Dr. Perkins didn't do this

mistake!"

time to fetch

and

who entered,

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