It's not too late to meet in the book

It was already dark, but the lights in the small town's mental hospital were still brightly lit. A black car slowly pulled up to the hospital entrance. Lei Nuo and Lin Yu got out from either side, each holding Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan tightly in their arms, their eyes filled with anxiety and worry. Wang Jing and Su Xiaoxiao followed closely behind, their faces also filled with tension and anxiety.

"Doctor, the children are in a terrible condition. Please help us," Renault said anxiously to the doctor on duty as soon as he entered. There was a hint of pleading and helplessness in his voice, as he knew full well that the psychological trauma the children had suffered was profound.

The doctor on duty nodded immediately upon hearing this, his eyes revealing professionalism and calmness. "Don't worry, we will do our best. Please follow me first."

Led by the doctor, the group arrived at a quiet clinic. The room's decor was simple and welcoming, with a few soft landscape paintings hanging on the white walls, attempting to ease the patients' inner tension and fear. However, despite this, an indescribable sense of oppression still hung in the air.

Lei Nuo and Lin Yu gently placed the children on the chairs. They held their hands tightly, trying to give them some comfort and strength. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan's bodies trembled slightly, their eyes filled with fear and anxiety.

The doctor smiled gently, trying to ease the children's tension with a lighthearted tone. "Don't be afraid, children. I'm the doctor here, and I'll help you. Now, I want to hear about your story, okay?"

Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan looked at each other, their eyes flashing with hesitation and uneasiness. However, with the encouragement of Lei Nuo and Lin Yu, they finally plucked up the courage and nodded.

"Okay, let's start with Lei Xiaoyue." The doctor said with a smile. He picked up a pen and paper, ready to record the children's narration.

Lei Xiaoyue took a deep breath and began to recount the terrifying experience: "That day, we went hiking with Mom and Dad. Everything was fine, but suddenly it started to rain heavily. We couldn't find a place to shelter from the rain, so we had to hide under a big rock. However, the rain got heavier and the thunder got louder. I was very scared and hugged Yuxuan tightly. Then, we heard a very strange sound, as if something was approaching us..."

Lei Xiaoyue's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes flickered with fear and helplessness. The doctor listened patiently, nodding his head in understanding. He carefully observed Lei Xiaoyue's expression and reactions, trying to grasp more clues about the children's psychological trauma.

"And then? What did you see?" the doctor asked gently, his voice full of concern and comfort.

Lei Xiaoyue shook her head, her voice becoming deeper. "We didn't see anything, but the sound was getting closer. I felt something cold touching my leg. I screamed, and Yuxuan started crying out of fright. Then, we heard Mom and Dad shouting. They found us..."

Lei Xiaoyue finished her story, and tears welled up in her eyes again. Lin Yuxuan also shed tears silently, hugging Lei Xiaoyue's shoulders tightly, trying to comfort her.

The doctor nodded. He understood the fear and helplessness the children were experiencing. He turned to Lin Yuxuan and asked, "So, Lin Yuxuan, do you have anything to say?"

Lin Yuxuan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Actually, I was scared too. But when I saw Xiaoyue was so scared, I told myself to be brave. I hugged her tightly, trying to make her feel at ease. But that voice was so scary, we didn't know what to do."

Lin Yuxuan's account, though brief, was filled with determination and courage. The doctor looked at him with a flicker of admiration and relief in his eyes. He knew that this child, after experiencing such immense fear, had remained strong and courageous, a rare feat.

"Okay, kids. You've done great," the doctor said gently, trying to boost the children's confidence and courage with words of affirmation. "Now, I'd like to ask you to do some simple tests to help me better understand your situation. Is that okay?"

Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan nodded. Although they were a little scared, they bravely accepted the doctor's test. The doctor took out some pictures and cards and asked the children to express their feelings and thoughts based on the content of the pictures.

Wang Jing and Su Xiaoxiao watched this scene nervously, their hands unconsciously clenched. They knew the importance of this diagnosis, as it was related to the children's future mental health and growth.

After a series of tests and inquiries, the doctor finally concluded his preliminary diagnosis. He turned to Renault and Lin Yu and said, "Preliminary analysis indicates that the children have suffered severe psychological trauma. They require professional psychotherapy to help them overcome their trauma. I will develop a detailed treatment plan for them and arrange for a professional psychologist to provide them with counseling."

Upon hearing this, Renault and Lin Yu nodded immediately. Their eyes flashed with gratitude and expectation. They knew that this diagnosis was the first step towards the children's recovery. They held the doctor's hand tightly and said gratefully, "Thank you, doctor. Please help us."

The doctor smiled and nodded. "Don't worry, I'll do my best. Although the children's condition is serious, as long as we work together, they will gradually get better."