"I don't really."
"Then why are you yawning?"
"Am I?"
"You yawn frequently. You should get more sleep. Why not rest? Sit down and relax. Sleep is the great restorer; you should take a short nap. Sleep, Ava. Go to sleep. I'll see that no one harms you. Sleep."
Her eyes fixed on the whirling watch charm, Ava slowly let herself down into the doctor's consultation chair and leaned her head against the back.
He passed a hand before her open eyes and she did not blink. With a quiet chuckle, Hanson dropped the watch chain into his vest pocket and sat back. "I'm going to help you."
"I know," she replied.
"You resent Maculay."
"I do."
"But it is true that your resentment of Maculay is because he is attractive to you—but wants a more vivacious and interesting type of woman."