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    “You’ll need toplete some diagnostic tests first. Return once you have the results, and we’ll proceed from there.”


    Ste endured another sharp wave of pain while thanking the doctor, then took the requisition form and stepped out of the room.


    William stood outside in the corridor, his presence drawing considerable attention from passing staff and patients alike. When he spotted Ste emerging, he straightened.


    “What did the doctor say?”


    She bit her lip, difort flooding through her at having to discuss this with him. “I need toplete some tests first before we can determine what’s actually wrong.”


    William fell into step beside her as they walked toward the testing area, his face remaining impassive, his entire bearing radiating an intimidating presence that made people instinctively step aside.


    As they passed the emergency exit tucked beside the stairwell, neither of them noticed the brief, telltale sh of a camera shutter capturing their movements.


    Nina examined the photos disyed on her phone screen, and a deeply satisfied smile spread across her lips.


    Once she posted these photos online and wove the right fabricated story around them, people would naturally assume Ste was visiting the gynecology department for indecent, scandalous reasons rather than innocent ones.


    With these vindictive thoughts swirling through her mind, she descended the stairs and immediately posted all the photos online through an anonymous ount, then went a step further by contacting several influential marketing ounts to craft persuasive copy that would spread her narrative.


    She was scheduled to leave the country in just a few days, and before her departure, she decided it would be profoundly satisfying to ensure Ste suffered one final humiliation.


    Satisfied with her actions, she headed home with her medication tucked securely in her bag.


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    Meanwhile, Stepleted all the required diagnostic tests. After carefully reviewing thepiled reports, the doctor looked up and informed her the results showed nothing particrly serious.


    “I’ll prescribe medication for you to take. Follow the dosage instructions regrly, and you should notice improvement within two or three days. If the pain continues beyond that or worsens,e back and we’ll arrange for an IV treatment.”


    Ste thanked the doctor with genuine relief and made her way to the hospital pharmacy to collect her prescribed medication.


    As they prepared to leave, William apanied her toward the main entrance and down the corridor. Without warning, vicious, sharp pain tore through Ste’s abdomen, causing her to gasp and nearly copse.


    William’s eyes widened in rm, and he moved with surprising speed, grabbing her arm and pulling her securely into his embrace before she could fall.


    The sudden, intimate contact sent Ste’s heart racing wildly in her chest, and she distinctly caught the scent of him.


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