The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek)

Maya sat at the reception area and waited to be led in to see the gynecologist.

She had initially resisted Evelyn's suggestion to visit a doctor, but Evelyn's gentle insistence and concern finally won her over. Soon, a nurse appeared and escorted Maya down a hallway. "Dr.

Garwood will see you now," the nurse said with a warm smile, pushing open the door to the office.

Maya stepped inside, and her eyes widened in surprise when the doctor, who was busy flipping through a file, lifted his head. Liam, who had lifted his head at the sound of the door, froze when he saw Maya, looking clearly as surprised as he was. "Maya?" he asked, blinking in astonishment. Maya's s surprise quickly transformed rmed into a radiant smile. "Liam! What...

what are you doing here?" She laughed softly.

Liam shook off his initial surprise and managed a small smile. "Please, sit sit down," he said, motioning toward the chair

chair across from him.

He glanced at the nurse and gestured for her I for her to leave, and she exited with a polite nod. Once they were alone, he turned back to Maya, still looking slightly bewildered. "So, what brings you to my office?"

Settling into the chair, Maya smiled softly, "I have been having terrible cramps lately, and Evelyn wouldn't let me hear the end of it until I agreed to get checked out."

Liam leaned back, a hint of relief crossing his face. "Evelyn insisted, huh?" he said with a soft chuckle.

"Yeah. Is she aware that you're in Ludus?" udus?" Maya asked, and Liar and Liam hesitated, glancing at his hands before looking back at her.

"No, she doesn't, and I'd rather it t remains so. Can I I trust t you I not t to say anything to her?" He asked, looking at her with beseeching eyes.

Maya frowned, her expression turning serious. "Is... everything okay?" Her voice held a note of genuine concern. She knew how close he was to Evelyn, so she couldn't understand why he was keeping such a secret from her. She had found it strange that he had left the last time without having lunch with them as planned, and he hadn't even waited to say goodbye to her before leaving.

Liam sighed and rubbed the back of his neck, looking thoughtful.

"It's complicated," he

," he admitted. "But maybe we can talk about that after we finish your check-up. Are you free for lunch after this?" Maya's face brightened at the suggestion. "Yes, I am," she agreed, a trace of warmth in her smile. "I don't really have any friends here, so it'd be great to spend some time with someone I know apart from Evelyn and Sam." softer this time. "At least you have them. I have no one here. I would appreciate the company.

Liam's smile retalked around his desk, putting on a pair of gloves and gesturing to an examination bed behind a curtain.

let's

Liam got up and walke Maya nodded, trying to shake out his uses elas, andy explain everything as we go. The cramp might not mean anything." off her nerves as she down.

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Although she was feeling a bit self-conscious, she focused on the ceiling, trying to keep her thoughts calm as Liam began the scan. Liam's movements were calm and professional. After a few After he was

"What is it. /one, he returned to his seat behind the desk quiet moments, Liam's face grew serious, his eyes fixed on the monitor beside him. His silence made Maya's heart beat faster, and a knot of worry formed in her stomach.

and looked over the scan result while Maya returned to her seat. 'she asked after some time, her voice barely more than a whisper.

Finally, Liam took a deep breath as he turned to her, his gaze soft and sympathetic. "Maya..... you have an ovarian cyst," he said gently, and Maya felt the air leave her lungs. The words seemed to echo in the small room, filling the silence.

a's face drained of color, her hands falling to her abdomen as she absorbed what hed just said.

Maya's

"Ovarian Cyst?" She repeated.

ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on the ovary. Don't worry; most ovarian cysts are non-cancerous and resolve on their own," he said, hoping that would comfort her.

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"So, it's not serious?" She asked hopefully.

Liam

Liam hesitated for a moment, "It's too early to tell. We'll schedule follow-up ultrasounds to monitor the cyst's size and growth. If symptoms persist or worsen, we'll discuss treatment options. In the meantime, keep track of your symptoms and report any changes." Maya forced a small smile, but her hands were trembling.

"Treatment options," she repeated, the weight of it sinking in.

"Maya, I know it sounds frightening, but trust me, you'll be fine. I'll be here to guide you through every part of it," he said, and she let out a shaky breath, trying to steady herself.

"Thank you, Liam. .I... I just

I didn't expect this," she said with a forced smile. "Please, don't tell Evelyn about this." Liam's brow furrowed, surprised. "Why would you want to keep this from Evelyn?"

"She has enough on her plate as it is. Evelyn's dealing with a lot. I don't want to add to her worries."

He watched her carefully, seeing the worry in her eyes, and then nodded slowly, giving her a warm smile. "I understand. I'll keep this between us. You also have to promise not to tell her you saw me." She nodded, "Sure."Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

"I guess we can't have lunch now. I'm sure you need some time to yourself," he said, and a faint smile broke through the cloud of worry on her face.

"Yeah. Maybe another time. Thank you, Liam." She stood, ready to leave, relief mixed with a heaviness she couldn't shake.

As she turned to leave, Liam's voice stopped her. "Maya... let's keep in touch, alright? If you need someone to talk to or want to hang out, you can call me," he said, holding his card out to her. She turned, looking back at him with gratitude. "Sure. I'd like that," she said as she took the card from him.