Chapter: 1250

"Didn't I tell you to lift your shirt?"

Gemma felt a wave of discomfort. His harsh demeanor made her nervous, but she tried to keep her voice steady. "Can't I just do this?"

"No," he said bluntly, his voice cold. "Follow the rules."

Gemma's cheeks flushed with both anger and embarrassment. She had never felt so exposed in front of a man, yet she knew this was a medical setting, and there should be no gender differences. Still, his lack of compassion made her uneasy. With a deep breath, she reluctantly lifted her shirt, exposing her skin to him.

The doctor placed the electrodes on her skin without a word.