It'll Come Naturally
Chapter 1169 A False Alarm (Part Three)

"What happens after that? An injection?" Leena gulped nervously. She was going to cry if Tom said "yes". First an X-ray, now an injection?

"It depends. You won't need one if the injury isn't serious." Tom showed his teeth in a humorless grin. He was starting to relish this in a way. Leena was quite pretty, and she was especially beautiful when she was nervous. He enjoyed seeing her this way. "You mean I may have to get an injection," Leena said in a resentful tone. She tried her best to give him a heart-rending look.

"That's right. Don't try to weasel out of it." Really, Tom was curious how she got injured, but now was not the best time. But he used discretion and didn't ask Kevin how it happened. But he did shoot an inquiring glance at him.

"Kevin..." Since she wasn't getting through to Tom, she thought maybe if she begged Kevin, who'd been quiet so far, he could speak up for her, and save her all this pain.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here with you." Kevin gave his wife a comforting smile. It was nice to know that she could depend on him for something. He thought maybe she would turn to her brothers to get whatever she needed, so he was happy to be needed by her. "You do this every time you get a checkup," Tom said. "What are you going to do when you're pregnant?" Tom shook his head and went out first. To be honest, Edward, Duke and Tom were to blame for this. They were protective of Leena, waited on her hand and foot. So the girl grew up to be feminine and delicate.

"Err..." That gave Leena a nasty shock. She never thought about that. Tom pretty much laid it out clear. She'd get pregnant sooner or later as they didn't use birth control. The baby would come at any time, and she wasn't nearly ready for something like that. "Don't worry, honey. He's just talking out his ass," Kevin said patting his wife's hand. Despite his comforting words, he couldn't help thinking. If a baby scared her this much, he wouldn't force her to have one. A child might not fit their happy marriage.

"Wait up, Kevin." Claire darted forward to keep up with everyone. She once again saw how Leena was cared for, and went green with envy. All these guys that she'd never met! How did she do it?

Tom personally escorted Leena to the X-ray room, so they didn't have to wait long before they got the X-ray. He finally put his fears to rest after he checked it. Fortunately Leena wasn't seriously hurt. He overreacted deliberately. Fear lined his face as he checked the X-ray exposures. "Everything okay, Tom?" Leena asked with a trace of hesitation and unease, while Tom was studying the X-ray. She didn't like the look on his face.

"Nothing serious. I'll prescribe some bruise juice for you. Apply it on time once you're home." Tom originally wanted to frighten her, but he gave up that idea. He didn't want her to burst into a loud sobbing fit. She just wanted to go home, like everyone would. "Really? Didn't I say it was nothing? Ha ha!" Leena finally wore the biggest smile. She looked happier than when she first got to the hospital. She was so excited about this that she even planted a kiss on Tom's handsome face.

"Look how happy you are! Now you can tell me how you got hurt." Leena's kiss didn't satisfy Tom's inquisitive nature. He got his question off his chest after he was sure that Leena was okay.

"Well... Eat something. Tom. The food's getting cold." Leena really didn't know how to explain what happened to Tom, so she changed the subject instead.

"Fine, you minx." Tom ruffled her hair. He didn't want to force her since she decided to remain tight-lipped. Since she wasn't volunteering any info, she wouldn't tell him anything no matter how much he pumped her for it.

"Hee hee. I know you love me the most. Take your time with the food. We're heading back." Leena said goodbye and Tom didn't press her further. She especially didn't want him to ask Kevin about it.

"Okay. Head on home. Have a safe drive. Remember to apply the medicine after taking a bath. Help Leena with that, Kevin." Tom didn't ask them to stay. It was late, and he would also go home after stuffing his stomach with food and dealing with his caseload.

"No problem. Thank you, doctor." Kevin was sincere. He really was thankful. His wife had a close relationship with Tom, but he still needed to be polite and respectful to him.

"Come on. Don't stand on ceremony. I'm no stranger. Just call me Tom! I'll go home after I've finished up here." The procedure took several hours. Tom had to admit he was tired.

"Bye, Tom. Let's go." Leena waved goodbye to Tom and then walked out of his office, Kevin on one arm, and Claire on the other. She didn't even think of introducing Claire to Tom, and Tom didn't seem to know she was there. They all forgot her.000