Chapter 20: Blood Of Innocence
Noticing the danger of the situation she was in, the doctor’s voice trembled as she stammered and slowly tried to get away.
"I-I just need to...check something over here."
But Charlotte, still clutching Mika’s arm, her fingers tight and possessive, caught the doctor’s retreat and shifted gears, her tone flipping to one of sudden, panicked concern.
"Wait, hold on, what’s the final report? What’s his condition? Is anything wrong? Does he need surgery or anything?" Her voice was urgent, her eyes wide as she leaned forward, her earlier venom replaced by genuine worry. "Please, tell me he’s okay."
The doctor paused, her fear softening as she saw the raw concern in Charlotte’s face.
Despite the terrifying intensity, she recognized a girl who cared deeply for the boy beside her. A gentle smile curved her lips, her voice calming as she met Charlotte’s gaze.
"There’s no need to worry, I promise. Mika’s completely fine, perfectly healthy, in fact. There’s nothing wrong with him at all."
Charlotte’s face lit up, her smile bright and disbelieving.
"Really? You mean it? There’s nothing wrong with him at all?" Her voice was almost childlike, her relief palpable as she squeezed Mika’s arm even tighter, her cheek pressing closer to his shoulder.
The doctor nodded, her smile growing warmer, though her eyes still held a trace of wariness.
"Absolutely. In fact, it’s the opposite. The concerning thing is that there’s nothing wrong with his body, to an almost abnormal degree."
She glanced at Mika, her expression shifting to one of quiet admiration, her gaze sweeping over him as if he were a marvel of science.