A man had been limping around for days, trying to ignore the swelling in his leg. Every step felt heavier than the last, and even his socks seemed to tighten around his ankle as if mocking him. Finally, unable to endure the discomfort any longer, he decided it was time to see a doctor.
He arrived at the clinic, the waiting room filled with the faint scent of antiseptic and the soft murmur of other patients. When his name was called, he hobbled into the examination room, hopeful that relief was finally within reach.....