Chapter 12 - Medical Examination Reveals Months Of Systematic Abuse
Two hours later, the chief pediatrician emerged from examination room four holding a thick clipboard of medical charts.
He walked over to where Vittorio and Emma were sitting anxiously in the sterile, brightly lit hallway.
“The physical findings are consistent with chronic malnutrition, prolonged dehydration, and untreated minor trauma,” the doctor reported.
“There are healed fractures along her left wrist indicating she suffered a fall or physical restraint weeks ago,” he added grimly.
Vittorio closed his eyes, a tear finally escaping down his cheek as the full horror of Lucy’s suffering settled in.
“Will she recover physically, Doctor? What about the psychological scars she’ll carry from this?” Vittorio asked hoarsely.
“Children are remarkably resilient, Mr. Vance, especially when surrounded by unconditional love and immediate psychiatric support,” the doctor assured.
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“We have already assigned our top pediatric trauma therapist to work with her starting tomorrow morning,” he concluded.
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