Chapter 130 Patient Waits For Appointment

• As I approached the reception counter, the lady behind it was deeply engrossed in a phone conversation. With a gentle clearing of my throat, I tried to catch her attention, informing her about my scheduled appointment with Dr. Alexander Hamilton, a reputed psychiatrist in town. His credentials had assured me that I was in capable hands.
• "Wait just a moment, let me find your appointment in our records," she said, her fingers dancing across the keyboard as she scanned the screen before her. Finally, she looked up, confirming, "Yes, your appointment is indeed scheduled. Please take a seat, and I'll notify you when the doctor is ready to see you."
• Taking her advice, I found an empty spot on one of the benches. Glancing around, I noticed others waiting patiently as well. They appeared ordinary, just like me, concealing their inner struggles behind a facade of normalcy. It was a reminder that mental health issues often remain unseen, hidden behind everyday faces.