Chapter 247

Suzanne pointed to a small stool in front of her and said, "Sit here. Take off your shirt." If it were any other patient, she would have preferred to conduct the examination in a private room out of respect for their privacy. But did Todd deserve that? Clearly not. Todd glanced at the people in the room, feeling a bit uneasy, but he didn't dare go against Suzanne's instructions. Without hesitation, he took off his shirt. His exposed skin was covered in red blotches—an unnatural sight. Shane instinctively leaned back in his seat, slightly recoiling. What a creepy sight! Todd looked at Suzanne, hesitating as he started to speak. "Dr. Smith, you—" "Don't talk," she cut him off. Without another word, Suzanne pulled out her silver needles and swiftly inserted one into Todd's back, her movements noticeably faster than usual. Shane had the distinct impression that she was trying to avoid touching Todd as much as possible. Well, that was understandable. The less contact with someone t