White Spots on My Cheeks Led to an Unwanted Contract

a gentle touch on my shoulder. “Sometimes my passion for skin health gets the better of my bedside manner. I lay awake last night worrying that I had hurt your feelings.”

“My skin is doing fine, Beatrice,” I said, keeping my hands in my lap. “Clara and I saw a specialist yesterday.”

Gary stopped mid-pour with the wine bottle, a single drop hitting the continue reading …