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.

heavy. This evaluation would more or less confirm the extent of her autism. It didn't matter how mild or severe it was, my little girl was officially a child with

effort to hold back tears. Gently, he patted my shoulder and silently stayed by my

memory of those lonely years abroad, carrying Tabitha from hospital to hospital, suddenly overwhelmed me. A bitter feeling welled up

over to Nicholas and stepped out to collect myself before returning. When

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

quickly on her computer, finalizing the session. Soon, she handed me a printed report

observed her reactions through a glass partition as she explored

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

placed on her skin. Doctors began another round of

resist. It was obvious that she

will have to go through this sooner or later. She can do it," he said, his arms tightening around my

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

me

sheer harshness of it left me in