Meanwhile, Sherlyn was welcomed by Ben, who soon guided her to Valeria's room.
The man seemed obnoxious, speaking briefly and with a professional tone that made Sherlyn cautious under his scrutinizing gaze.
"This way, ma'am," he said, slowly opening the door for her.
Sherlyn cast him a thoughtful look before stepping inside.
The room was eerily quiet, and her gaze immediately fell on the fragile woman sitting in one corner.
Valeria appeared distracted, barely acknowledging her surroundings or the people who entered her room. Something about that struck Sherlyn as odd.
"Hello, Miss Valeria. I'm Dr. Sherlyn," she introduced herself, but the woman didn't so much as blink.
Sherlyn exchanged an awkward glance with Ben, who remained unfazed.
"I would like to speak with the patient alone before starting the therapy session," she said, quickly brushing past her embarrassment and shifting into professional mode.
