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    Nni just thought that Belinda looked incredibly familiar.


    “Could I help you?” Belinda said again, noticing how long the woman had been staring at her without saying a word.


    Startled, Nni blinked rapidly, as if surfacing from a deep thought. She said, “Dr. Wright, would you mind taking off your mask?”


    Belinda froze, utterly confused.


    What kind of request was that?


    Nni gave a soft, self-consciousugh, sensing that her request was strange.


    “I know that must have sounded weird. I’m Barbara’s mother. Caiden spoke highly of you and rmended you to be my daughter’s doctor. I just… wanted to meet you properly.”


    Belinda’s initial surprise gave way to understanding.


    So… Nni wanted to see if she had a face that showed she could be trusted?


    Belinda didn’t quite understand the logic, but she obliged. Reaching up, she unhooked her mask and offered a professional smile. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Dury.”


    Nni’s eyes widened, a flicker of surprise breaking through her face.


    Belinda’s features were stunning.


    But just as quickly, Nni’s face returned to neutral.


    Without the mask, Belinda didn’t resemble the person she knew. The simrity was limited to Belinda’s eyes. When Belinda was wearing a mask, she reminded her so much of her older brother.


    But now that she could see Belinda’s full face, the resemnce was not evident at all. She might have been overthinking the matter just now.


    Simr eyes weren’t exactly rare.


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    Steadying herself, she asked, “Dr. Wright, what’s your assessment of my daughter’s condition? Do you have a treatment n prepared?”


    Belinda pressed her lips together briefly before answering in a serious tone, “I’ve reviewed Barbara’s medical reports in the past. I’m confident I have a solid grasp of her condition. That said, with heart-rted illnesses, even a single day can bring changes to the—


    situation. That’s why I’ll need to wait for thetest test results before I can provide a definitive answer and propose a treatment n.”


    Nni gave a small nod. She was satisfied with Belinda’s meticulous response, but her face remained unreadable. “Alright. Once those resultse in, I’d like you and Dr. Ortiz to walk me through the options. I will tell you who I’ll choose for my daughter then.”


    “Of course,” Belinda replied.


    Without saying anything further, Nni turned and left.


    “Dr. Wright, you’ve got this.” The nurse nearby gave Belinda’s shoulder a supportive pat.


    Belinda smiled. “Thank you. I’ll do my best.”


    After her shift, Belinda took Barbara’s files home.


    Lucas arrived hometer than usual. By the time he’d eaten and made his way upstairs, it was well past eight in the evening.


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