Chapter 164 Ashley Was Being Bullied.
A week had gone by since Leonica’s interview with Florence. During those seven days, nothing noticeable had happened and because of that, Leonica was just about thinking that her love was finally settling down.
But that was wishful thinking. A month couldn’t go by in her life without drama, Leonica knew this much after getting to the hospital for Ashley’s monthly checkup and being informed that his condition hadn’t improved, in fact, it had worsened.
"How is this possible?" She questioned, her expression full of worry as she held onto her son’s hand. "You said everything was okay as long as he took his meds. A few years, you said." She was speaking with Doctor Bailey, who at this moment couldn’t even explain why Ashley’s condition had suddenly deteriorated.
It was like there was a hidden factor driving his condition in the wrong way.
Malnutrition? Certainly not. Lack of love from his guardian? Strong doubt, Leonica looked like the type of mother that would dote on her son all day long and that she was.
So what was it?
"We’re going to figure out, I assure you. Until then, we’ll have to do some more tests. It’ll only take a few hours." The doctor said, but the truth was, that he couldn’t give a solid explanation, not one that Leonica wanted to hear, at least.
Leonica’s brows furrowed, her attention being shifted from Doctor Bailey to her son when she felt him try to pull away.
“Mommy, I don’t want to do another test.” He whined, obviously afraid of the thought of being poked by needles a second time.
A frown settled on Leonica’s face as for the third time this week, she took his new behavior into consideration.
Since a few days ago, Ashley had been...withdrawn, as Leonica would like to put it and quite emotional. He was quick to throw fit when things didn’t go his way, like right now and each time she asked for answers, he’d give her the silent treatment.