I Stopped Loving Him When He Let Me Bleed Out novel Chapter 520

Whenever York couldn't sleep, Finn would sit by his bed, reading him stories until the boy's eyes fluttered shut and his breathing evened out.

These were the most cherished memories buried deep in Finn's heart.

But now, this child was looking at him with the exact same terror he would reserve for a complete stranger.

Sienna fully understood the devastating collapse Finn was experiencing in this moment.

Swallowing the bitter lump in her throat, she quickly stepped out of the room.

She tracked down the on-call doctor and explained the situation.

The doctor immediately followed her back into the room, armed with a penlight and a reflex hammer.

He approached the bed, softening his voice.

"Hey there, buddy. Don't be scared, I'm just going to take a quick look."

York was still crying, though the sobs had dialed back slightly.

The doctor gently lifted the boy's eyelids, shining the light to check his pupils. Both were equal and reactive to light.

He tapped York's knees and elbows with the small hammer. The reflexes were normal; there were no motor deficits.

He had York track his finger side-to-side, and the boy's eyes followed smoothly without issue.

Finally, the doctor packed up his tools, straightened his back, and looked at Finn and Sienna. His tone was far more cautious now.

"Based on the exam, there is no organic brain damage. His pupillary response and reflexes are perfectly normal. However, there seems to be an issue with his memory..."

While the doctor had been examining York, Sienna had been quietly observing the boy's symptoms.

Seeing Finn's confusion, she stepped in to explain.

"This kind of memory loss is likely post-traumatic amnesia. He remembers the concept of a 'Mom,' but he doesn't remember who she actually is. He remembers feeling terrified, but not why. He remembers someone taking care of him, but not the face of that person."

The doctor nodded at Sienna in strong agreement.

"Exactly. It's not uncommon in children who have suffered severe trauma. Some recover in a matter of days, while others take much longer. It's impossible to predict right now."

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