Abigail’s POV

The doctor mistook us for a couple, even going so far as to scold Charles for being “overly enthusiastic” and causing “minor injuries.” I wanted the floor to swallow me whole, but Charles, ever unbothered, nodded, asking for notes, as if this were completely normal. His nonchalance only worsened my embarrassment, and I barely managed a coherent response as we left, determined to call a cab and go home.

But Charles had other ...