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, and the check-up will turn out great!"
"That's right!" He hugged her, his feelings mixed. "It will be great!"
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Maisie went to the hospital the next day.
The nurse led her to the consultation room, drawing the curtains. The room was dimly lit with the lingering scent of disinfectant.
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