Chapter 48. The Witness

Vincent grimaced strangely when the doctor inserted a small syringe into his skin. Not long after, his dark red blood filled the small tube.

"Okay, that's it!" After injecting the needle, Doctor Fordham pressed the wound with a small pad to stop the flow of blood. He put the blood sample into a container. Not long after, a lab staff member brought a small tube containing Vincent's blood sample. Vincent continued to look at the staff through the door.

"We will know the results in a few hours. But my prognosis is that you are experiencing stress, which is quite affecting your eating patterns," said the doctor, giving an initial explanation to Vincent. Vincent then frowned, not understanding.

"Stressed?" The doctor nodded again.

"Stress can affect many things, including causing your eating disorder. Moreover, I heard that your son is sick, right?" Vincent nodded at the question. Doctor Fordham smiled again.

"I think it would be better if you could go home and rest." The doctor suggested