“It appears that the patient has a long-standing neurological disorder,” the doctor explained. “According to the information I have, it is stress-related.”
Kane frowned. “Stress?”
The doctor nodded. “Yes. This can happen due to long-term exposure to stressful conditions. Also, the disorder could have affected her hormone stability, leading to more physical harm. She needs long-term care to avoid future episodes.”
Kane’s gaze moved to Cynthia. She hadn’t regained consciousness hours later. “Okay.”
After the doctor left, Kane thought about what he said. Long-term exposure to stress? Was this a condition that she developed during their marriage? She looked alright on the outside. He never would have guessed that inside, she was broken.
Had he pushed her that hard?
He had a
