After leaving the room, Karina quickly patted her cheeks, trying to calm herself down. At the very least, she couldn't let anyone notice anything was off. "Dr. Norman?" someone called from behind her.

She turned to see a woman she recognized as the family member of a former patient. Noticing the child in the woman's arms, Karina's expression immediately softened with concern.

After a brief exchange, Karina learned that the child's condition had flared up again. She led them back to her office and conducted a thorough examination. Five minutes later, she reviewed the results with a slight frown.

"Her stomach and intestines seem fine. Can you tell me where exactly she's feeling discomfort?" Karina asked, assuming the mother may have misunderstood or misspoken.

But the woman hesitated, stammering nervously.

Sensing something deeper was going on, Karina softened her tone. "It's okay. This is a hospital-we're here to help. There's no need to hide anything. Just tell me what's wrong."

the woman suddenly burst

comfort her. "Don't cry, please.

a long time before finally composing herself enough to explain. What

off their children. She

ago, I found out that beast dared to lay hands on my daughter! She's just a little girl, and he's her father! How could he

hesitation, Karina arranged for another examination. The earlier test had been focused on internal issues, as the child had a history of stomach problems. This time,

private area showed severe tearing, and Karina's hands trembled as she looked at

monster could do

state to take immediate action. She set aside the thought of calling

into the treatment room, Karina handed the mother a tissue. "Take a moment to collect yourself. I know any mother would feel

dabbed at her tears, her voice thick with hatred. "When have I ever disobeyed that family? They told me to do the chores-I did them. They told me to take care of the whole extended family, even uncles and cousins-and I did it

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