“You never deserve to be hurt because of a spill.”

She looked confused.

That confusion destroyed me.

PART 24 — THE PEDIATRIC ABUSE TEAM

Two days later, Chloe was seen by a pediatric child-abuse specialist.

Not because anyone doubted the emergency physicians.

Because these doctors specialize in distinguishing injuries, documenting patterns, considering accidental explanations, and coordinating follow-up.

They reviewed:

Hospital images.

Bruise locations.