Chapter 49

When Melissa carried Alvina into the allergen testing room, Alvina started to get restless, moving her hands and feet non-stop, adamant to get down and walk by herself. "We're almost there, Alvina." Melissa said gently, stepping into the testing room and placing Alvina on a small leather chair, carefully rolling up Alvina's sleeve to expose her small wrist. "Mummy, I don't want to! I don't want to get an injection!" Upon seeing the nurse through the glass window pushing air out of the syringe, Alvina immediately started to swing her arm frantically, attempting to jump down from the chair. "Alvina, it’s not an injection, just a small allergy test. It won't hurt at all." Melissa tried to persuade her, but it was of no use, as Alvina had already spotted the incoming syringe. "I don't want it! Mummy, it hurts..." Alvina showed an expression of grievance and sadness, making Melissa feel guilty. "It's okay, Alvina, Mum will watch you, it won't hurt if you keep looking at Mum." Melissa softly