(Delvin’s POV)Aliana immediately tried to pull her hand away, but I held on tighter, making sure she could feel how fast my heart was beating. She had pretended not to notice it during the check-up, but would she still pretend now?"I know you can feel it too," I mumbled."Don't be ridiculous, Delvin. Let go of my hand," she said, struggling to free herself.I turned to the nurse and gestured for her to leave. I wanted only the two of us in the room. I needed to talk to Aliana, about everything, about what had just happened between her and Belicia.But the nurse only blinked in confusion. She didn’t move. Instead, she glanced at Aliana, waiting for her approval, silently asking if it was okay to leave."The check-up is over, and your work here is done, am I right?" I asked, my tone sharp."Uhm..." she stuttered."You may leave now," I said firmly, my tone final.The nurse bowed slightly and walked out of the room. I let out a breath and looked up at Aliana."Aliana, wait..." I whispe
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