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.

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

he patted my shoulder and silently stayed by

abroad, carrying Tabitha from hospital to hospital, suddenly overwhelmed me. A bitter feeling welled

and stepped out to collect myself before returning. When

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

handed me a printed report

into a special room designed as a simulated environment. The doctor observed her reactions through a glass partition

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

as magnetic patches were placed on her skin.

raised her tiny arms as if to resist. It was obvious that she was uncomfortable, and I was about to rush in when Nicholas held me from

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

down by the doctor, and she stopped struggling. "She's just

me too,"

but the sheer harshness of it left me in