Chapter 63. Impossible to Be Friends

There were more people waiting in line outside the ultrasound room than Flora had expected. She had to wait for a long time before her name was called.

The city hospital was always overcrowded at this hour. Doctor's appointments could be scheduled in advance, but clinical... The ultrasound room had a clear priority, giving preference to serious patients, the elderly, and children.

Without a choice, the number of ultrasound rooms and doctors were limited, and the only option was to wait.

"If I had known, I would've taken you to a private clinic. Waiting like this, who knows when our turn will be." the worry on Patrick's face did not fade a bit. He paced restlessly.

Flora grabbed Patrick's sleeve, stopping his incessant pacing, she weakly smiled: "You're the one who said the doctors at the city hospital are more reliable than those at the private clinics. Don't stress so much, it's actually a good thing that we're not prioritized."

Not being prioritized m