A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Hearing Lyana’s words, Leslie’s expression darkened instantly.

Seeing Leslie in this state, Lyana became even more anxious. She hastened to ask:

– Doctor Dean, how is Lucas doing now? Can you tell me if he is really pretending to be autistic, or if he really is autistic?

– Pretend to be autistic?

When Leslie heard Lyana’s words, she frowned slightly. Then, her eyes lit up, as if she had thought of something. She asked :

– My older sister told you he was pretending to be autistic?

Lyana nodded.

Leslie frowned even more and said sadly:

– In the eyes of my eldest sister, until a person’s autism reaches the stage of suicide, everything is wrong.

Hearing Leslie’s words, Lyana’s heart started racing.

Could Lucas really be autistic?

However, she felt that Sylvia Long was still very formidable.

Just by her attitude, Sylvia could tell she had already given birth.

Deep down, she was still ready to believe Sylvia’s diagnosis.

However, she didn’t visit Lucas in the end, so she wanted to hear Leslie’s diagnosis.

With that thought in mind, Lyana politely asked:

– Doctor Dean, are you saying Lucas has autism?

When Leslie heard Lyana’s words, she nodded without hesitation and said:

– This child must have been born with autism. Moreover, all his actions can be fully explained.

– What ? How is it possible ?

Lyana’s expression changed drastically. She couldn’t help but raise her voice. Frowning, she looked at Leslie in disbelief.

Lyana still remembered her first meeting with Lucas.

At that time, Lucas spoke normally, and he could even write him an IOU. He was only three or four years old, but his handwriting was so beautiful. She was even much neater than that of the other children.

How could such a smart child be born with autism?

Lyana’s eyebrows arched. She remembered how Lucas had seen Leslie just now, and a trace of sadness appeared in her eyes.

Leslie’s gaze landed on Lyana’s face. She noticed Lyana’s attitude and unconsciously asked:

– Miss Dubois, is this child really your friend’s child?

Lyana retracted and her gaze landed on Leslie’s face.

How capable was Leslie Dean? She could actually tell she was nervous, and had the same suspicions as Sylvia Long.

Lyana suppressed her thoughts and coughed. She straightened her expression and frowned slightly. She stared at Leslie without batting an eyelid. She asked :

– Doctor Long told me that if a person has congenital autism, there is no possibility of a cure, is there?

– According to the results of current research, this is indeed the case. Of course, we cannot rule out surprises.

She nodded and said slowly.C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.

When Lyana heard Leslie’s words, her heart sank.

However, Sylvia and Leslie had different diagnoses. At that time, she didn’t know who to listen to.

However, she still hoped that Sylvia was right. That would mean Lucas doesn’t have congenital autism.

Previously, she had heard that children with autism were indifferent to emotions and did not want to communicate with others. In addition, the language development of this type of child would be increasingly slow. They would have no hobbies.

If Lucas really had congenital autism, he would gradually lose touch with society in the future. Would he still have the ability to survive in the future?

Leslie could see that Lyana was worried. She comforted her:

– You don’t have to worry too much. Whether it is innate or acquired autism, as long as we work hard by external means, the child’s condition will definitely improve. Maybe he will fully recover in the future.

When Lyana heard Leslie’s words, she smiled. She knew Leslie was comforting her, but her mind was still in shambles.

– Doctor Dean, I have something to ask you, Lyana said politely.

– What question ?

– I’m just curious. How did you confirm that Lucas has congenital autism just now?