Dominic was anxious. "Please leave! Can't you see someone is sick here?"

"May I check on your wife?" I carefully asked for his permission. "I believe her condition is quite serious."

He looked at me with panic, beads of sweat on his forehead.

"I have some experience," I added quickly. "I might be able to help."

After all, I've dealt with situations like this while caring for Ava these past few years.

Dominic glanced at me briefly, perhaps sensing my sincerity. He stepped aside and sighed. "