THE TRIP TO THE DOCTOR
By mid-morning, Sarah had canceled her work meetings and driven Lily straight to the pediatrician’s office. The child barely spoke in the car, curled up in the seat, her arms wrapped around her stomach.
Dr. Hayes, a well-respected pediatrician with decades of experience, took one look at Lily’s pallor and decided not to waste time. He ordered an ultrasound to rule out appendicitis or other internal issues.
But what appeared on the black-and-white screen was not what anyone expected.
