“antipsychotic medication,” Dr. Stevens finished, his voice low and steady now, contrasting with the storm in his eyes. “It’s used for treating severe mental health conditions in adults, not children. Giving this to a child, especially one as young as Emma, could have serious side effects.”
My heart pounded in a new rhythm of fear, scenarios spinning wildly in my mind. What had Diane been thinking? I tried to piece together any clues, any signs that might have hinted at this nightmare unfolding in my life. I felt foolish, missing something that seemed so glaring now.
“Has Emma shown any unusual behavior recently?” Dr. Stevens asked, interrupting my spiraling thoughts.
