Father Chi's face showed a hint of understanding.
He quickly understood what Master Xiao had meant by "talk."
He smiled at the man who had turned back in confusion. "Here we are."
Master Xiao just wanted to talk to his daughter.
But ever since Tao Chunlin learned that his daughter had been abused, his protectiveness toward her had surged.
Whenever they were outside, he basically held her the whole time.
To get some time alone with the girl...
Father Chi headed toward the door.
Xiao Xiao and Chi Xiuchuan followed.
Chi Xiuchuan's long brows were still furrowed.
But now he wasn't thinking about the earlier question. He was wondering how they could let Master Xiao talk to Qiqi alone.
When the doctor, who had just started his shift and was drinking some water, saw the director come in person, he nearly choked.
Then the director explained that he was just accompanying a child for a checkup. Though the doctor still found it a little strange, he smiled and nodded.
When he realized that the child sitting in the chair was a familiar face, he immediately forgot about his doubts.
He remembered this child.
She had been abused.
The injuries on her body had left him sighing with pity at the time.
He couldn't help thinking that there were people in this world who could be so cruel to a child.
These days, most children were pampered at home, with their families afraid they might get so much as a bump or a bruise.
At least, that was how it was in big cities.
It was rare for him to see a case like this girl's.
"Mm, Qiqi's recovering well."
The doctor smiled and spoke gently to the child.
The girl pressed her lips together, her eyes curving into