Chapter 85. Summon
Bernard and Cassandra followed the nurse into the doctor’s office, their steps quick and uneasy. The nurse quietly showed them in and then gently closed the door behind her, leaving them alone with the doctor.
"Good evening, Mr. Bernard. Please, come in and have a seat," the doctor greeted warmly, motioning for Bernard and Cassandra to sit.
They both sat down across from the doctor, their faces a mix of anxiety and curiosity. The silence in the room felt heavy as they waited to hear why they had been called in.
"I know you’re probably wondering why I asked to see you both," the doctor began, his tone calm and professional. "I just need some important information about Maria. It might help with her treatment and speed up her recovery."
Bernard let out a small breath of relief. "Oh, I see. Please, doctor, what would you like to know?"
"I need to ask if Maria has ever experienced any deep emotional or psychological trauma, either in the past or more recently," the doctor asked, his sharp eyes focusing directly on Bernard.
Bernard frowned in thought. "Well... Maria lost both her parents about three years ago. But I honestly thought she had healed and moved past that pain. She seemed fine."
The doctor gave a soft, understanding nod. "You see, Mr. Bernard, sometimes people carry their pain in silence. They hide it so well that no one around them can tell until they reach their breaking point. In cases like this, it’s possible that Maria never really moved past her trauma. She may have just buried it deep inside."
"But why would she hide her pain and not tell anyone about it?" Cassandra asked quickly, her voice filled with concern and confusion.