Hobe sensed the intensity of her gaze, and it only fueled his anxiety. "Does it require points?" he asked, a trace of concern in his voice.
He pondered, if the cost wasn't too steep, he might just sprint to the clinic right away.
"Of course, it costs points, and not just a few," Alina replied matter-of-factly, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
Hobe's heart sank as Alina confirmed that a trip to the clinic came at a substantial cost. He wasn't unfamiliar with the concept of points.
In this high-stakes world where every action, every breath seemed to be measured in points, the value of such a simple act as getting medical treatment could be exorbitant.
The truth was, Hobe was living on the edge when it came to points. He couldn't afford any unnecessary expenses.
