Shawn lifted his hand and stroked her hair repeatedly. "Why are you acting like a child? Even Nicole isn't as afraid of going to the hospital as you are."

"I've been to the hospital too many times. I do have a bit of a trauma," Gale replied.

She lightly rubbed against his chest. "When I lived in the small town, I didn't have time for check-ups, and I was fine. How come, back in Sea City by your side, suddenly I'm treated so delicately and preciously and need so many check-ups?"

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