Chapter 52

Dr. Palmer's expression turned serious when he heard my heartbeat. "Your heartbeat is very weak. This isn't right. I'll have my colleagues run some tests on you, especially a blood panel. This could be anemia." He was about to head to the office when I stopped him. "There's no need, Dr. Palmer. I donated three bags of blood yesterday, so…" Dr. Palmer froze, staring at me in disbelief. "Who allowed that? Which doctor approved it? You have severe anemia. You shouldn't be donating blood." "My husband's daughter needed blood, and my blood type happens to match hers," I explained simply. Something seemed to click for him. Frowning, he said, "He took your phone. You were forced into it, right? No wonder Juliet couldn't reach you." "Yes." I looked at him gratefully. "Thank you, Dr. Palmer. But please don't tell Juliet about this. Her family's company has many ties to Griffin Group. I don't want to put her in a difficult spot." He hesitated, then nodded. "I can keep it from her. But do