Chapter 339

Riyana stood in front of the gallery for a long moment. People were going in and out, familiar faces, familiar routines. Normally, this place grounded her. Today, it felt heavy. She let out a slow breath. Instead of walking inside, she turned around and raised her hand for a taxi. “Hospital,” she told the driver after getting in. Her fingers tightened around her bag strap. She had already taken an appointment yesterday, quietly, without telling anyone. She needed answers first. Only then would she decide what to do next. The ride felt longer than usual. Her thoughts kept jumping everywhere. The way her emotions kept slipping out of her control. She tried to convince herself it was just stress. Too much pressure piling up at once. Still, her chest felt tight. When she reached the hospital, a nurse guided her inside. The clean smell, the white walls, the quiet footsteps. Everything made her more aware of her own heartbeat. “Dr. Sofia is waiting for you,” the nurse said gently. Riyana nod