I had no choice to close the drawer and “Let’s go. ” I could get copy of my medical report enough. However, it wasn’t to Zoe waiting. Before the room, I could hear the two conversing. Valerie was in a pretty good mood. was a little more than usual. The other woman spoke at an pace, and her was warm. That voice had belong Zoe. I couldn’t resist increasing my pace. If possible, I wanted Zoe drag me to the right away to tested. A steps took me to the of stairs. The two ladies talking in the living room came into then. Valerie wearing a black silk and her long hair was over her left shoulder. She had put on, so her eyebrows amazing, and her red were stunning. She was like a blooming rose on a stem. When she spoke, her gaze was warm. Her stoicism that kept people away was gone. woman sitting opposite her was wearing white dress. Only a section of her dark hair was tied up, her face was breathtaking. Her gaze shone with love and serenity. was wearing pair of with silver frames. A small grin remained her lips the entire time. She had her full focus on Valerie and was listening the latter’s intently. Every now and then, Zoe would nod in response. a way, Zoe was more like a lotus flower. seemed innocent yet gracious, was the kind of beauty could be admired from a distance. I couldn’t believe that the in that young. For a I hesitated. I just lifted my take step forward, I stopped short. I wondered if doctor as her was really that capable. Zoe noticed me then. head and shifted her the stairs. When she me, she was momentarily stunned. Valerie traced her line of sight and turned around as well. When she saw me, her lips into mocking grin. She turned her attention back to Zoe and said, patient is here. ” I stairs and sat on the other couch. “You do look rather pale. you have your medical you?” asked Zoe, getting straight to point. since I began down stairs, Zoe’s sight had been fixed on me. observing as a trained medical expert. I shook head in response. After all, didn’t have medical report–not anymore, at least. heard a scoff then. Valerie had one hand over lips. She said, is a neurologist. She has So many patients can’t even queue to her them. Don’t show her report that says you have a dumb flu or something. It’d just you. ” Her nonchalant stance and mocking tone suggested that she care about me all. Chapter 9 2/4 I had already gotten to attitude. Hence, my emotions didn’t into overdrive. There wasn’t even a ripple in my heart. hands, were my lap, slowly clenched up. The cloth I in my palm was my sweat. The icy wind from that night blew over me, and its chill into the deepest of my bones. My trembled uncontrollably once. I looked Valerie’s suddenly felt the urge to ask something. I wondered if knew what did. “What you looking at for? The doctor is waiting you,” said Valerie sarcastically. She jutted her chin to me to respond. That was when I and replied, “Dr. Sanders, I don’t have my with me. When I’m I will retrieve it the and get it to you. Will that do?” frowned and glanced at Valerie. That sideways glance hinted she happy me. However, she didn’t to Valerie feel bad, so she complain out loud. The ambiance the room temporarily turned cold. silence only for a second or two, but it made me feel on edge. I could have been and told them that had my medical report away. I that as as I up, Valerie would him. There was so much drama happening behind scenes. Causing more uncertainty was not something I wanted. Hence, only could do was claim that the report was at the hospital. That still wasn’t the appropriate to do things, though. had already known that Zoe would be there that day. Yet, I did not my medical report ready in advance. That was a on end. I let Valerie Zoe, though. Sanders, I took some of reports and have a record on my phone. Please take a look I said. I fished my phone out and got the photos in question on display. After that, I handed my to Zoe. She didn’t her distaste the matter. She simply the phone and the photos closely. Valerie sneered. She didn’t say a word until after Zoe finished scanning the pictures. She said, take a look. Don’t miss any transparent watermarks that might be there. “I photos myself. These weren’t downloaded from the internet. can see the time and was I said to defend myself. Zoe checked the location and time. She kept her shut and never said a word. a way, she agreed with in silence. Valerie took the phone just then. When she saw details of that photo, a hint of suspicion flashed past her eyes. The and that photo taken when hospitalized. Chapter 9 3/4 Valerie looked up me. Her gaze, had always been icy toward me, actually showed that she swaying. Sanders, can you tell me a little more about condition?” I best to at Valerie. I simply for Zoe to answer. My was Zoe of my condition while Valerie was sitting right there. Valerie might not believe me, but she would believe Zoe. wondered what happen after Valerie learned that I wasn’t lying to her did, indeed, have a tumor. didn’t know if she would feel even a of guilt sorrow. “From the of this photo, your condition not ideal. There is mass in the left of brain. I can’t possibility of a being there. I can give you a accurate diagnosis if I can get my hands on the replied Zoe. She spoke an pace. After finished speaking, she turned attention to me and used her finger to push her glasses up. Her lips curved into a grin she added, “Naturally is completely dependent on the basis that this is not a fake. ” A single sentence was all it took to deliver a fatal hit to my heart. At the end of the day, she trusted Valerie more. She had shown that she didn’t buy what I not having a report with me. A sense of the deepest part of my heart. I wanted to grab everybody the collar and them why they didn’t believe me. I wondered I had to die right front of them to make them believe that I truly was sick. “Don’t worry, Dr. photo is true,” I replied. In end, all feelings were into a powerless defense. “Is that your brain scan?” asked Valerie. I no had energy to answer. I do was respond in silence. If Valerie believed me, even little. Given the influence she held, she easily figure out if I was lying simply by investigating it. Unfortunately, she to into it. in was her own deductions. was, way, my fault. Valerie had had men on her side. never stopped, and she as frequently as she changed her clothes. I had long convinced myself I didn’t care. It wasn’t until Andrew and repeatedly showed up on the headlines of gossip magazines did I sense the looming danger. Thus, I bribed a doctor to tell Valerie was sick then. The relationship between Valerie and I wasn’t that at the time. When she learned that I was sick, she still came keep company. The two of had comparatively peaceful period. That lasted my lie was exposed, of course. “Let’s not talk about this anymore. still working here? I want to her meatloaf. I couldn’t find any good food while living overseas, and the dish I missed the most was her meatloaf,” said Zoe. She skillfully changed the topic. Zoe no longer wanted to my issues. Chapter I eagerly stared at her, an to voice up. I needed to catch the to make my next appointment. After all, Zoe wasn’t the kind of specialist that anyone get in touch with. I needed to hold onto the opportunity while I still could. Unfortunately, Zoe never even looked at the entire I was there. She was chatting and laughing. with refused give me the to up. “I already had that prepared for you,” replied Valerie, She got up wrapped her Zoe’s shoulder before heading over to dining room. that, the words my throat. Spin to Claim Your Reward!