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“ Mom , you love soaking in hot springs and swimming , right ? Maybe you just picked it up from a public pool or hot spring without realizing it . ”
Cathy thought for a moment and said , “ Come to think of it , I did go swimming at the pool once about a month ago . ”
Donald said reassuringly , “ Yeah , that’s probably how it happened . Let’s not suspect each other anymore . ”
Werner fell silent for a moment before retorting , “ Your mother was the one who accused me first . I’m no cheating bastard , that’s for damn sure . And you should stay away from places like that from now on . ”
With that , he turned and stormed off to his bedroom .
Leaning against the door , guilt – ridden , Werner clutched his chest and let out a shaky breath . After locking the door , he immediately grabbed his phone
and made a call .
He thought , ‘ That night was a complete blur . I blacked out from drinking . What if it was that night ? If so , everything I’ve worked for my entire life would
be ruined . ‘
Werner said into the phone , “ Hey , Liam . It’s me . Listen , I need to ask you something about the day before I came back from Shaville . ”
In the living room , Cathy said , “ I’ve never been unfaithful . I’m a woman of impeccable hygiene and morals .”
Donald sighed and said , “ Mom , I know neither you nor Dad would ever cheat . Don’t overthink it . It’s not a serious condition , and it’ll clear up soon . ”
Donald glanced at Jennifer , hoping she could say something to help smooth things over .
Jennifer spoke up bluntly , “ You’ve tested positive for two high – risk mucosal strains . The only transmission route is sexual contact . Getting it from swimming is extremely unlikely . ”
Cathy’s heart skipped a beat as she looked at Jennifer in confusion .
Donald frowned and called , “ Jennifer ! ”
Jennifer said , “ I’m just stating the facts . As head of the gynecology department , I must tell the truth . ”
Cathy pressed , “ What truth ? So how on earth did I get infected ? ”
Donald said , “ Mom , let’s not overthink this . Jennifer was just speaking her mind . Don’t take it to heart , okay ? ”
Donald putted Jennifer into their bedroom and shut the door firmly behind them . He asked , “ Jennifer , why’d you say it like that to Mom ? ”
Jennifer said , “ I’m just stating the facts . My diagnosis is never wrong – otherwise , Vincent wouldn’t have fast – tracked my promotion . ”
Donald said firmly , “ But my parents would never cheat on each other . Why do you have to make them suspect one another ? I trust them completely . ”
Jennifer took a deep breath and said , “ But as a doctor , I can’t lie . Your mom has two high – risk strains . ”
Donald gently squeezed her shoulders and said , “ Could you just stay out of this , please ? We’ve had enough family drama lately , I don’t want any more trouble . ”
Noticing how weary Donald looked , Jennifer let out a soft sigh , wrapped her arms around his waist , and buried her face in his chest .
She said , “ Fine , have it your way then . I’ll stay out of this . I only said all that for your sake . ”
“ Good , just stay out of it then , ” Donald said , quickly releasing Jennifer and walking out .
However , Jennifer’s blunt words left Cathy with no choice but to be suspicious . She immediately reached out to the doctor who had conducted her
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previous check – ups .
The doctor was equally baffled . She said , “ Medically speaking , your previous screenings had never shown any issues .”
Cathy asked hesitantly , “ Dr. Yaffe , do you think my daughter – in – law might have made a mistake with my examination ? I know she’s the department head at Nareigh General Hospital , but even the best doctors can get it wrong sometimes , right ? ”
Upon hearing this , the doctor immediately reassured her , “ There should be no mistake . I suggest you take your husband to get tested as well .
“ If he has a problem , treating both partners simultaneously will help you recover faster ; otherwise , reinfection could easily occur . ”
Cathy nodded and said , “ Dr. Yaffe , I’ll follow your advice . ”
Werner , however , flat – out refused to get tested . He said , “ I am in perfect health and don’t need any examinations whatsoever . ”
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