Not fatal, but severe enough.
Olivia fractured her clavicle and lacerated muscle tissues in her shoulder area.
The medical practitioners positioned her limb in a support wrap and issued rigid mandates: no lifting, no physical strain, solely stillness and discomfort medication.
That identical week, Scott had to depart for a four-day corporate journey.
He trusted that Lydia would tend to Olivia while he was away.
Instead, Lydia determined it was the occasion for Olivia to “learn responsibility.”
While my grandchild was injured, Lydia left her alone with the twins.
All day.
Every day.
No lifting, no strain, only rest and pain medication.
Olivia did all the cooking, cleaning, chasing toddlers, and changing diapers, all with one arm in a sling.
