Chapter 290: Come Find Me Then

When Qin Wenze heard the diagnosis, he was completely stunned.

’What on earth is psychogenic aphasia?’

"Then... then when will she get better?"

"That’s hard to say. It’s up to you."

The first possibility would have been better, as it would have only been a matter of a day or two.

But the second possibility was relatively more complex.

The child’s aphasia was psychogenic. Recovery could happen in the next minute, or it could take months, or even years. All of these were entirely possible.

Qin Wenze staggered back a few steps.

He was in agony.

Mr. Qin and Qin Wenhao were also deeply distressed.

’After all, sweet little Qiaoqiao... if she can’t speak anymore, what will they do?’

Doctor Xie looked at them and said, "Actually, if you can help the child regain her sense of security and provide proper psychological support, she might recover her ability to speak quite quickly."

After a moment’s thought, feeling truly sorry for the little girl, she added, "If the child is still unable to speak after a month, come find me at the military hospital."

If it weren’t for another child’s surgery, she would have already returned to the military hospital.

She was currently employed at the military hospital.

Qin Wenze immediately nodded. "Okay!"

Doctor Xie had to leave that afternoon.

However, another doctor would be taking over.

Mrs. Qin was also frantic. ’She didn’t know what was going on. How could her perfectly fine granddaughter suddenly be unable to speak? Is it temporary, or... will she never speak again?’

The thought that Qiaoqiao might never speak again made her heart pound with unbearable anxiety.

But right now, her granddaughter was clutching the corner of her clothes and wouldn’t let go.

Thankfully, Qin Wenze and the other two men of the Qin family returned.

"How is she?" Mrs. Qin mouthed, afraid the child would hear.

Mr. Qin immediately whispered, "We’ll talk later."

The meaning was clear: not in front of the child.

Mrs. Qin grew even more anxious.

Just then, Qin Wenhao stepped forward. "Qiaoqiao, it’s your uncle. Come on, let’s have a little chat. Can you let go of Grandma first, okay?"

When Qin Ruqiao saw it was her uncle, she let go.

’Grandma had just told her that her uncle was the one who saved her.’

The fear in the little girl’s eyes had subsided considerably.

However, she was too weak to stay awake and soon fell asleep on her own.

After seeing her asleep, Mrs. Qin finally went outside to ask Mr. Qin, "How is she? What exactly did Doctor Xie say?"

Mr. Qin relayed what Doctor Xie had said.

After hearing everything, Mrs. Qin’s eyes immediately turned red.

’Her dear Qiaoqiao... what was she going to do?’

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Meanwhile, things weren’t any better for the Lan Family.

"Mingxuan, how is your sister? What did they say at the police station?"

Lan Mingxuan looked exhausted. "She confessed. There’s nothing to be done. She’s going to be sentenced."

The Qin Family had focused their punches on his face yesterday, so he couldn’t go to work.

Even if he did go, he would have to face the whispers and pointed fingers of his coworkers at the factory.

After all, the news about his family had already spread like wildfire throughout the entire district.

He couldn’t even leave his house.

Mother Lan immediately burst into tears.

"That foolish girl, why did she have to be so reckless?"

Then, her tone filled with resentment, she said, "When you get down to it, this is all Qin Wenze and the Qin family’s fault. If they hadn’t forced Qin Wenze to divorce Qing Man, why would she have done something so wrong?"

If she hadn’t done anything wrong, their family wouldn’t be treated like pariahs now.

Father Lan just sighed endlessly.

’With someone like that in the family... their entire reputation was ruined.’

"...Mingxuan, first thing tomorrow, go to your mother-in-law’s place and bring your wife and son back home."

Mother Lan grew angry when she heard this.

’She ran off so quickly yesterday, not even staying to help shield them from the Qin Family.’

She had wanted to curse her out, but then she thought that having her back would at least mean there was someone to do the laundry and cooking, so she held her tongue.