Spencer took the tablet away from her, feeling a little sympathetic to Noah inside. Noah's career as department manager would be at stake if this failed.

At the hospital, Regina would not stop short of subjecting Kayden to every single test, whether it was applicable or not.

To observers, it seemed like she was insisting on a thorough body examination.

During the course of the tests, Regina instructed Kayden to complain that all areas hurt, doing her best to exaggerate the experience.

The doctors were baffled at her actions. They could determine from the tests whether there was indeed an injury–words would not make a difference.

Once the tests returned...