03-09-2023, 03:24 AM
The doctor offered a reassuring squeeze to Elliot's shoulder. "Your father is my employer, but you are my patient. And as a doctor, my responsibility is to you. I swore to do no harm. And if you want to keep the baby, I would be in direct violation of my oath." He started to rummage around in the cabinets. The sounds of a mortar and pestle could be heard grinding away at some herbs. After a few minutes, he presented Elliot with a sachet. "This is just a ginger root tea to help settle your stomach. But, as your father will be none the wiser, you can tell him it is a natural abortion agent if he asks."