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,

check-up will

He hugged her, his feelings mixed. "It will be great!"

went to the hospital the next

drawing the curtains. The room was dimly

disinfectant.

an uneasy smile and avoiding

on the bed, taking a few deep breaths

remove your pants, Ms. Squire," the nurse instructed. "Place your feet on

Please bear with it."

was taken aback, her cheeks blushing. "Didn't Dr. Perkins inform you?

lip. "You're

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

mistake!"

nurse thought it was almost time to fetch the

and Maisie

who entered, with

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