Chapter 46

Theo's POV Under my insistence, Claire underwent a full check-up at the hospital. The doctor was thorough, checking her blood pressure, running basic blood work to assess her nutritional status, and evaluating her overall physical condition. I watched from the corner of the examination room as the physician noted her rapid pulse, the slight tremor in her hands, the way she struggled to keep her eyes open even during simple questions. As I'd suspected, she was pushing herself far beyond what her body could handle. While we waited in a private room for the final results, Claire settled into the chair beside me. The sterile hospital environment seemed to drain what little energy she had left, and within minutes, she was leaning against my shoulder, her exhausted body finally giving in to the fatigue she'd been fighting for weeks. I remained perfectly still, not wanting to disturb her much-needed rest. Her breathing became deep and even against my side, and I could feel the tension slowly