Chapter 1262

Mandy could tell right away this guy wasn't here for friendly reasons, so she didn't bother to fake a smile. Her voice was cool and flat. "Yep, it's a free clinic. No charge at all. So, what kind of problem did you come for?"

As she spoke, Mandy gave him a quick once-over and cracked a little smile.

Wilson bristled. "What's with that look?"

Mandy didn't miss a beat. "Aren't you here to see a doctor? My look is just part of the job—observation, questioning, listening, and touch. I'm checking your face for signs of any hidden illnesses. If there's something going on, you should really get it treated early."

Wilson was caught off guard. Why did it sound like she was low-key insulting him? He scowled, his tone even sharper. "You're the one who's sick!"

Mandy shot back, "Watch your mouth, classmate. Take a look around—this is a free clinic. If you're not sick, why are you here? Reminiscing? Do we even know each other?"

Wilson couldn't get a word in. This girl was quick.

He turned his glare on Josefina, sitting quietly nearby.

But before he could say anything, Josefina spoke up, “You haven't been eating well lately, can't sleep, your mouth is dry, and you're all wound up."

Wilson stared at her, stunned. How did she know that?

He quickly tried to save face. “You must have just noticed the redness in my eyes.”

Josefina shook her head. "That's not all. When you talked, Mandy frowned-your breath isn't great, and your tongue looks pretty coated and uneven."

Wilson went silent, his face burning.

Mandy added, "You have no idea how hard it is for me not to say something. Seriously, if you're not feeling well, you should get checked. Staying healthy is good for you—and everyone around you."

Josefina barely held back a laugh. Mandy was just too much sometimes.

Wilson clenched his jaw but stayed put.

He wanted to see who'd driven Shay away

Ma come for a check-o

y who'd pushed her that far

He'd liked Shay for a long time. She never agreed to date him, but sometimes she'd

let him take her out to eat.

After Shay left school, Wilson tried to find Josefina hoping she'd give

him some answers. But things got

complicated, and he never ran into her. '

Today was different. He'd heard about the free clinic, knew Josefina was here, and brought a couple of classmates along to check things out.

Staring at Josefina—so fresh-faced and sweet-Wilson felt no sympathy. He was still furious.

"This is all nonsense! You're both making things up on purpose!" he snapped.

Josefina shrugged. "If you think we're just talking crap, why don't you go to the hospital and see what the doctors there say?"

Mandy chimed in, "If you don't trust us, what are you doing here? Looking to stir up trouble? Or just desperate for attention?"

Wilson turned to his friend. “Ethan, let them check you out. Didn't you say you had headaches? Since Josefina's so falented, top of her class, right?—maybe she can cure your migraines."

Ethan hurried forward, while Wilson stayed stubbornly seated.

Mandy couldn't take it anymore and called out, "Wilson, if Ethan's getting checked, shouldn't you give him your chair?"

Ethan flushed. “It's okay, really. I can stand, or squat, whatever."

He crouched down, clearly not wanting to challenge Wilson for the seat.

But Mandy just stared at Wilson until, finally, he stood up-grudgingly—and let Ethan sit.

Josefina said gently, "Sit down and give me your hand."