Ava let out a sigh of relief as Amelia closed the door behind her. "Thank you, Doctor Veronica, for being tactful with her. I don't think I'm ready for her to know what we're discussing."

Doctor Veronica nodded, her expression understanding. "Ava, everything discussed in this office is strictly confidential. I'm bound by patient-doctor privilege to keep your secrets safe. You can trust that what you share with me will never leave this room."

Ava nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude ...