KIMBERLY'S PERSPECTIVE

I quietly closed the door and turned to find Scott gazing at me.

"Good evening, Scott," I greeted him with a hint of awkwardness, noting his perplexed expression.

"Good evening, Doctor Kim. Is there a problem?" he inquired, shifting his gaze towards the door.

"There is nothing to worry about, Scott. Novan has merely fallen asleep, and I would prefer not to disturb him. I would like to make a phone call, actually," I explained, and he nodded in acknowledgment.

"I will handle it from here, as I still need to check on him in a few minutes," I added, receiving another nod from him. I offered a...