NovelBookChapter 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 sdistance between us as I touched my flushed cheeks.
Upon seeing this, the doctor quickly tookinto 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSoon, 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.
As I 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 little girl was officially a child with autism.
Nicholas noticed my effort to hold back tears. Gently, he patted my shoulder and silently stayed by my side. The memory of those lonely years abroad, carrying Tabitha from hospital to hospital, suddenly overwhelmed me. A bitter feeling welled up inside me.
I handed Tabitha over to Nicholas and stepped out to collect myself before returning. When I cback, Nicholas was watching me, his brows furrowed in concern.
"I'm fine," I mouthed silently. As a mother, I couldn't afford to crumble. I had to be stronger for her.
The nurse typed quickly on her computer, finalizing the session. Soon, she handeda printed report detailing Tabitha's social interactions, language development, and behavioral patterns.
Next, Tabitha was taken into a special room designed as a simulated environment. The doctor observed her reactions through a glass partition as she explored the unfamiliar surroundings alone. Then, they sent in strangers to interact with her.
There was barely tto breathe before she was moved into another room filled with large, imposing machines. Tabitha seemed so small compared to the equipment.
The wires enveloped her little body as magnetic patches were placed on her skin. Doctors began another round of guided questioning.
Suddenly, Tabitha raised her tiny arms as if to resist. It was obvious that she was uncomfortable, and I was about to rush in when Nicholas heldfrom behind.
"Don't go. Tabitha will have to go through this sooner or later. She can do it," he said, his arms tightening around my waist.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs soon as he finished speaking, Tabitha's small arm was held down by the doctor, and she stopped struggling. "She's just a child..." My voice broke, choked with tears. The pain was unbearable, like a blade slicing through my chest.
"It hurtstoo," Nicholas said.
The process was undoubtedly professional, but the sheer harshness of it leftin tears.
My sorrow spilled out uncontrollably as I leaned against the glass door, calling out to Tabitha despite knowing she might not hear me. "Tabitha, Mommy's here! Just a little longer, sweetheart! You're so brave. Just hold on a bit more! "It hurtsto see you like this." Nicholas put his arm around my shoulder and pulledinto his embrace.
"Everything will be fine, Tabitha isn't showing any extrresistance, which is a good sign."
"How can I not worry? I don't know if Tabitha is really not resistant grif she's suppressing her discomfort because she can't express it! She was just struggling!"
The emotions I'd been holding back erupted. I turned around and bit down hard on Nicholas Darm. It was all his fault. If it weren't for him, Tabitha wouldn't have to go through so much pain.
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