THE very next morning, Vivian was already up, having gone through her usual routine. By the time she came down, Adrian was seated at the dining table, laptop open, his fingers moving swiftly over the keys. “Babes, aren’t you still ready to leave?” she asked, sliding into the room with a faint smile. He looked up at her, and paused. His eyes softened, scanning her from head to toe. “You look so stunning. Where are you off to?” Vivian blinked in surprise. “Wait… what?” “What?” he asked, still half-confused. “Oh my!” She placed her hands on her hips dramatically. “Don’t tell me you have forgotten already?” “Forgotten what?” He raised a brow, clearly puzzled. “My condition yesterday.” Her voice dropped a little, reminding him. “We need to go to the hospital for a check-up. You know t

