Daniel headed directly to the gynecology department, where Nina Perkins, who had previously consulted with Maisie, had just seen another patient. His unexpected presence took her aback.
"Mr. Quimby," she greeted him.
Daniel nodded and entered her office, closing the door behind him.
Nina handed him Maisie's medical report. He struggled to decipher the medical terms but gleaned some insight from the doctor's expression.
"Is it... quite serious?" he asked.
Nina responded honestly. "Yes. To be precise, it's related to the previous labor induction."
Daniel's face darkened—this was what he had feared.
"I examined Ms. Maisie's medical records from Cumulus City. The procedure caused significant harm, leading to frequent stomachaches."
Daniel's heart ached, and he instinctively clenched his fists.
"Don't worry, Mr. Quimby," Nina assured, adjusting her glasses. "It's not incurable. But if the two of you plan to have children..."
"We'll discuss that in the future," he replied solemnly. "Right now, I just want her to be healthy."
Nina's tone turned serious. "I must inform you that to alleviate her stomachaches, she can undergo surgery, but there's a risk she may become infertile."
Daniel fell into silence, recalling the same warning from the doctor in Cumulus City. Back then, he had envisioned a future with her, a family of their own.
"Mr. Quimby?" Nina probed. "What's the next step? I need a definite answer."
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