Chapter 39: Check upThirdThe fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a harsh glow on the sterile examination room. Avy sat perched on the edge of the table, the paper crinkling beneath her with every small movement. Her hands were clasped tightly in her lap, knuckles white with tension. The air smelled of antiseptic and rubber gloves, a scent that always made her stomach churn with anxiety.Mrs. Henderson's hands were cool as she pressed the stethoscope to Avy's chest. The metal felt like ice against her skin, and Avy had to resist the urge to flinch away."Deep breath," Mrs. Henderson instructed, her voice calm and professional.Avy inhaled slowly, feeling her chest expand. The cold metal moved across her skin, following the path of her lungs."And out."She exhaled, the breath leaving her in a rush. Mrs. Henderson nodded, a small smile of satisfaction on her face."Your heart sounds strong," she said, hanging the stethoscope around her neck. She wheeled her stool closer, her e
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