Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 616

Chapter 0616

The movements Nicholas made seemed natural and affectionate to others. I couldn't help but curse under my breath, thinking that Nicholas was good at nothing but putting on a show.

Instinctively, I stepped away from him, putting some distance between us as I touched my flushed cheeks.

Upon seeing this, the doctor quickly took me into the first examination room.

Since I had mentioned Tabitha's anxiety in crowded settings, the room was kept relatively empty. Besides the doctor, only Nicholas, a nurse, and I remained. The session began with a series of questions aimed at interacting with Tabitha.

The questions were engaging at first, designed to draw her attention. She responded with nods and shakes of her head initially, but her interest quickly faded.

Soon, it was as if she no longer realized the doctor was speaking to her. Her thoughts drifted elsewhere, her focus completely lost.

I stepped in to guide her, trying my best to redirect her attention. After what felt like an eternity, the questioning ended. The doctor handed us a customized evaluation form for Tabitha to complete.

watched her work through it, my heart felt heavy. This evaluation would more or less confirm the extent of her autism. It didn't matter how mild or severe it was, my

back tears. Gently, he

from hospital to hospital, suddenly overwhelmed me. A bitter feeling

over to Nicholas and stepped out to collect myself before returning. When I came back, Nicholas was watching

mouthed silently. As a mother, I couldn't afford to crumble.

typed quickly on her computer, finalizing the session. Soon, she handed me a printed report detailing Tabitha's social interactions, language development, and

through

to breathe before she was moved into another room filled with large, imposing machines. Tabitha seemed so

body as magnetic patches were placed on her

obvious that she was uncomfortable, and I was about to

will have to go through this sooner or later. She

arm was held down by the doctor, and she stopped struggling. "She's just a child..." My voice broke, choked with tears. The

me too," Nicholas

the sheer harshness of it left