A Protective Lie

Cleo sat feebly on the small round stool and almost didn’t have the strength to open her eyes.

The doctor auscultated her lungs and examined her throat. Then, he prescribed a routine blood test for her.

Upon hearing the words “blood test”, Cleo grimaced and gave Vaughn a look, asking for his help.

Cleo had experienced finger-prick blood tests before and it was even more painful than taking an inje