Chapter 13 - The Hospital Confirms Lily Was Given Sedatives
Early the next morning, Leo accompanied Lily to the Aspen Memorial Medical Center for a comprehensive post-confinement health checkup.
Dr. Evans handed a formal toxicology report to Leo across the clinical desk, her expression filled with professional concern.
“The bloodwork confirms that Lily ingested a mild liquid sedative right before she was locked in the cellar vault,” Dr. Evans revealed.
Leo felt his breath catch in his throat, realizing the horrific extent of Victoria’s calculated cruelty toward his child.
“She drugged my five-year-old daughter just to make sure she wouldn't scream while being dragged down those stone stairs,” Leo choked out.
“Thankfully, the dosage wore off safely before permanent damage occurred, but she needs emotional counseling,” the doctor advised.
Leo clenched his jaw, sliding the medical report into his leather briefcase right next to the federal investigative files.
“She is going to pay for every single tear my daughter shed, doctor—legally and permanently,” Leo vowed quietly.
He returned to the recovery room, scooping Lily into his arms with overwhelming love and fierce protective instinct.
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They drove back up the mountain toward the Aspen estate, ready to face whatever legal battles awaited them ahead.
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