Are you happy here?

Zane gripped the chair tightly and opened his mouth obediently as the dentist switched on the examination light.

She adjusted the beam, inserted the cheek retractors with practiced ease, and exposed his teeth for examination.

Zane felt uncomfortable, some slight pain from her probing; Cyra closed her eyes to calm her emotions, seeing the woman’s hand touching his skin.

The light switched off, “It’s a bit rusted, but nothing serious. He just needs a thorough cleaning and to cut down on excess sugar intake.” The dentist said to Cyra respectfully and calmly, as she prepared for his treatment.

Zane let out a sigh of relief upon hearing there would be no tooth extractions. Cyra nodded silently, staying nearby as he underwent the treatment.

After thirty minutes, Zane walked out of the treatment room, pale but relieved. The swelling had gone down, and he no longer clutched his cheek in pain.