Chapter 231

‘Are you sure I don’t need a more… thorough checkup?’ The patient lifted her blouse, revealing a section of her midriff. ‘No, you are fine. Good to go.’ Gabriel stripped off his gloves and tossed them into the medical waste bin. ‘Are you sure?’ The patient leaned forward. She was perched delicately on the edge of the examination table, one leg gracefully crossed over the other, her stiletto heels dangling tantalisingly. It was the last days of summer, too late for a sheer chiffon blouse, not to mention one with a plunging neckline. Gabriel walked to his desk, putting some distance between him and the over-eager patient. ‘Temperature’s been dropping lately. You might consider dressing more warmly. Prolonged exposure to cooler climate could suppress the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infections and illnesses.’ She jumped off the table and sashayed over to him. ‘Oh, I know what I’m susceptible to… a doctor with hands as skilled as yours. Maybe you could give me a diffe