Chapter 23

The clinic fell silent once Sophia left, with only the sound of the curtains swaying in the wind. Olivia looked visibly distressed, keeping her head down. Tyler asked, “When did you start vomiting?” She knew she couldn't avoid this conversation any longer. She closed her eyes, her voice barely audible. "Two days ago." He continued in a cold, indifferent tone, “Do you feel unwell apart from that?” "I haven't had my period this month." Her voice was barely above a whisper. "Let's go to the hospital for a check-up," he suggested. She looked down and agreed softly, "Okay." He bent down slightly and asked, "Can you walk?" “Yes.” As she tried to get off the bed, she became unsteady on her feet, and he quickly reached out to support her. She panicked when she fell into his embrace. They were in school, after all. However, he promptly released her and only held her arm. He asked while looking down, "Are you standing steadily now?" She responded so quietly that it was almo