That was a genuine compliment. Even as someone with no medical background, I could clearly understand Meredith’s points. His lecture gave me a newfound appreciation for his expertise.

Nora, however, didn’t respond to my comment. Instead, she turned to me and noticed something was off.

"What’s wrong with you? You look worn out, like you’ve just done… something," she said, her voice trailing off suggestively.

Her sharp observation skills as a gynecologist were spot ...