Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 194: After stepping into the research institute, Allison spotted Kellan and the others standing near a glass-walled room, with little Lorna cradled in her arms.

Smiling warmly, she greeted a foreign man in front of her.

Jackson, its been ages.

Jackson Burton, who had been engrossed in a pile of documents, looked up immediately.

A grin spread across his face as he rose from his chair.

Ms.

Clarke! It has indeed been too long.

With the weight of running this massive place on my shoulders, Ive barely had a moment to breathe.

And when I heard you were visiting, I Before he could continue, Allison quickly cut in with a knowing smile.

Your institute is so shrouded in secrecy that getting here feels like trying to catch smoke.

But today, I do need your help.

She lifted Lorna slightly and added, This little girl is one of my students.

Shes dealing with a number of psychological issues, including autism.

Im hoping you can provide your expertise in her therapy.

Jacksons brow lifted in recognition, a flicker of concern crossing his face, though his smile remained warm.

Ah, youve come to the right place then.

We recently brought on a specialist whos been diving deep into autism research.

Their new medication has just cleared clinical trials, and theres a fair chance it could help.

However, we still need to do some tests congenital and acquired autism are as different as night and day.

Allison nodded thoughtfully, knowing that no doctor could offer guarantees.

soft but steady, Can I stay with her during the tests? I dont want her feeling overwhelmed

can stay

were very gentle here no need to worry, Jackson replied, flashing a reassuring smile as he guided them toward

the preliminary results came

through the behavioral report with a slight

doesnt have congenital autism, which makes treatment

her respond to the world around

as for speaking… thats

tied to the mind, and predicting its recovery is like trying to predict the

depend on

guardian, the final

to Kellan, her expression gentle yet

Mr.

Yes, Kellan replied quietly, lowering his gaze

her porcelain

hollow, as if her thoughts were drifting

children her age would be brimming with energy, but Lorna always

silence weighed

was steady, but there was

gradually open up and connect with the world, thats more than

in no hurry for her to

have time, and more importantly,

having gone through the first test, Lorna remained

to lift her head when she heard that more tests were to

Its alright, Lorna.

there, Allison murmured gently as she carried the girl into another

Mr.

Lloyd, please wait here.

her out as

Alright, thank you, Ms.

Clarke.

through the door,

while Allison often kept others at arms length, there was an undeniable kindness in the way she

Sherman spoke up beside

Sir, Ms.