Shattered Trust

Beatrice asked Max, "Does it hurt?"

Max shook his head. "No, Mom. Put me down. You will be very tired if you hold me like this."

Beatrice felt distressed. Max was more sensible than a child of his age.

Beatrice said, "This will prevent you from blistering. When the ambulance arrives, the medical staff will apply some ointment to you, and then we can go to the hospital for treatment."

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