When Love Comes Late

Selene cast her gaze downward, taking a moment to gather her thoughts before explaining, “Typically, people don’t experience sudden memory loss.

Usually, memory loss occurs following a traumatic event, a condition known as PTSD.

In essence, when an individual undergoes a distressing ordeal and is left psychologically shaken, they may subconsciously suppress those fears as a defense mechanism.

”

Matthew nodded, his expression growing more somber.

After the car accident, he had begun to suspect that Stella might be exhibiting these symptoms.

He vividly remembered how she had gasped in fear when he had to drive fast to avoid danger.

Could she have been in a car accident during her childhood? Did it occur before her time at the orphanage or prior to her adoption into the Anderson family?

What happened to her?

Seeing Matthew’s prolonged silence, Selene continued, “Individuals with PTSD often suffer from depression, memory and cognitive issues, and in severe cases, may even contemplate suicide.

”

She paused, approaching her question cautiously.

“May I inquire whether your wife has displayed any of these symptoms since the accident?”

Matthew snapped out of his reverie but remained silent.

Selene likely inferred the answer from his expression.

She offered, “If you suspect that your wife is exhibiting these symptoms, it would be advisable to seek treatment for her promptly.

”

Matthew nodded without uttering a word.

He knew how much Stella cared about the design for Mia, and he had promised her that they would go for a checkup once the design was complete.

He was determined to ensure nothing serious happened to Stella while he was by her side.

As the two conversed, the door to the examination room swung open.

Matthew ceased speaking and moved to Stella’s side.

Holding her gently, he inquired, “Are you okay?”

Stella smiled in relief and replied, “It was just an examination, nothing serious.

”

After their brief exchange, Selene approached them and instructed, “Mrs.

Clark, please follow me to the consultation room.

”

In the consultation room, Selene assessed Stella’s wrist, asking her to perform specific hand movements.

“Do you experience any pain when you do these exercises?”

Frowning, Stella replied honestly, “I do feel a slight soreness.

Is it something serious?” She felt a little uneasy.

Selene responded calmly, “I can only draw a conclusion once the inspection results are available.

”

A few minutes passed, and the examination report was finally in Selene’s hands.

She perused it carefully.