Chapter 6 - The Pediatrician Shocking Report On Chronic Neglect
Dr. Harrison, the senior pediatric specialist on duty, walked into the private examination room with a grave, somber expression. He closed the heavy hospital door behind him and adjusted his wire-rimmed glasses under the harsh fluorescent lights.
"Mrs. Vance, I've reviewed Liam's preliminary blood work and physical assessment scans," Dr. Harrison began quietly. "I need you to prepare yourself for what I'm about to tell you."
My stomach clenched into a tight, painful knot as I gripped the edge of the medical cart. "Is... is he going to be okay, Doctor?" I asked, my voice trembling uncontrollably.
"Physically, he is suffering from severe malnutrition, chronic dehydration, and delayed development due to profound isolation," Dr. Harrison stated firmly. "He weighs what a typical two-year-old should weigh, Mrs. Vance; he has been systematically starved."
Hot tears streamed down my face as the full horror of what Noelle and Jeffrey had done settled over me. "They kept him locked away in the back playroom while another woman's child lived in luxury," I whispered bitterly.
"The physical signs indicate this neglect has been ongoing for at least eighteen months," Dr. Harrison added with professional outrage. "Furthermore, hospital protocol legally mandates that I immediately report this case of severe child neglect to the Atlanta Police Department and DFCS."
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"Do it," I replied without a single second of hesitation, my grief hardening into cold, calculating steel. "File every report, run every forensic test, and let the authorities know I am fully cooperating."
Dr. Harrison nodded approvingly, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder before turning to finalize the official documentation.
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