The next morning arrived quietly, sunlight slipping through the curtain making Aria who was still half-asleep, knitting her brow slightly in annoyance at the brightness.

A knock sounded on the door and before she could respond, it opened slightly and Reed stepped in, followed by a man in his late forties dressed in a neat suit, carrying a medical case.

Aria blinked in confusion, pushing herself up on the bed.

“Reed…?”

“This is my doctor,” Reed said calmly, his tone leaving no room for argument. “He’s here to check on you.”

Aria frowned slightly. “I’m fine…”

Reed gave her a soft glance. “I know Aria, I just need him to...