Rafayel, who had just returned, stood rigid in the doorway, a takeaway bag from a renowned restaurant clutched in his hand. His face was a mask of cold fury.

"What do you mean, 'significant impact to her abdomen'?" he demanded, his voice dangerously low.

The casual atmosphere in the room evaporated, replaced by a chilling tension. Dr. Thibault turned, meeting Rafayel's stormy gaze with professional calm, but the question had shifted the conversation from routine check-up to something far more serious.

Dr. Thibault’s demeanor remained composed, but a new gravity entered his tone. “Mr. Ortiz, the ultrasound shows some placental separation. It’s not critical at this stage, but it was...