CHAPTER 12
WHAT COULD GO WRONG
MARA'S POV
“Dr. Alexander and I, having observed your movements yesterday, concluded that it's only right we conduct a few tests... to be certain about something.”
I clutched my file closed to my chest, my throat tightening. “A test," I echoed and Bernard nodded. "I… I don't think it's necessary, doctor.”
Dr. Bernard raised a brow as he shoved his hands into the pockets of his lab coat. "Doctor Alexander told me of the time you fainted before he escorted you home–”
"He did?” I muttered, eyes widened.
"--and you ran out during an important session yesterday to throw up,” he continued, ignoring my shocked reaction. "If anything, I think that's more reason for the test to be necessary. I mean, it is ironic that you, a nurse, are sick… in a hospital.”
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