Chapter 1785

Mavis looked surprised but said nothing. "Check on her," Nathaniel commanded, leaving no room for argument. Robert was nervous as this was his first official meeting with Mavis, and the situation was undeniably awkward. "Um… Miss? Where are you feeling discomfort?" Robert asked, figuring it was safe to address her that way. Mavis glanced at the unfamiliar man before looking at Nathaniel, her eyes questioning his intentions. "He's an orthopedic doctor, here to examine you," Nathaniel replied coldly. With her doubts cleared, Mavis extended her foot, revealing her still-swollen ankle. "I'll have to apologize in advance. This might hurt a bit," Robert said gently. He carefully took hold of her foot, twisting it slightly and feeling the swollen area. His expression instantly grew serious. "Miss, please bear with this for a moment." Mavis nodded, biting down hard on her lower lip, and the force turned her already pale lips a faint shade of pink. Robert held her foot a