Chapter 10 - Doctors Reveal the Terrifying Reality of Emily’s Injuries
An hour later, Dr. Harrison walked into the private consultation room where I sat waiting with clenched fists.
He pulled off his surgical mask, looking grave and exhausted under the bright fluorescent lights.
“Mr. Ryan, your wife is currently resting in room 304 under observation,” Dr. Harrison began gently.
“Is the baby okay? Is Emily going to be alright?” I asked, standing up quickly from my chair.
“The baby’s heartbeat is stable, but Emily suffered severe stress, dehydration, and blunt force trauma to her ribs,” he explained.
“Blunt force trauma? My mother hit her with a heavy object?” I asked, my voice dropping to a dangerous whisper.
“Based on the pattern of bruising, yes, she was struck repeatedly over the last several weeks,” the doctor confirmed.
I felt a cold rage settle into my chest that nothing could ever wash away.
“Can I see her now?” I asked, my voice cracking slightly under the emotional weight.
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“She’s awake and asking for you, but keep visits short; she needs absolute peace and quiet,” Dr. Harrison advised.
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