Chapter One Hundred and Sixty OneThe hallway was quiet in a way that didn’t feel empty, just controlled. Damien walked beside Richard, his steps steady but slow, like he was taking in everything without wanting to show it. The walls were lined with soft colors, nothing harsh, nothing that made the place feel cold. Even the lighting felt intentional, like someone had thought carefully about how people would feel walking through here.A nurse approached them halfway down the corridor, her expression polite but slightly rushed.“I’m so sorry, Mr. Greyson,” she said, glancing between them. “There’s been a slight change.”Richard’s brows pulled together. “Change?”“The doctor assigned to this session had to attend to an emergency case,” she explained. “We didn’t want to keep you waiting, so we’ve reassigned the appointment.”Damien’s jaw tightened just a little. “Of course,” he muttered under his breath, not loud enough to make it a complaint, but enough to show he wasn’t impressed.Rich
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