Falling from Grace

Chapter 10: Investigating the Illness

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The courtroom drama had ended, but for Ritika and Rohit, questions still lingered like an unshakable shadow. While the verdict had cleared them of any wrongdoing, one part of the case gnawed at Ritika's mind: Vamika's illness. The medical records presented during the hearings had hinted at underlying health issues, but the Kohli family's lawyers had been evasive, steering the focus back to their claims of negligence.

Now, back in the quiet of their London apartment, Ritika couldn't let it go.

"I need to know," she said one evening, pacing the small living room. Samaira was asleep, and Rohit was reviewing coaching schedules for his cricket club. "If Vamika was already unwell, why blame Samaira? Why create this spectacle?"

Rohit looked up, frowning. "Ritika, the case is over. We should move on."

"I know," she replied, stopping to face him. "But something doesn't add up. They accused us of negligence, yet their own evidence showed there were pre-existing conditions. What are they hiding?"

Rohit sighed, setting his laptop aside. "And what do you plan to do? It's not like we can call them up and ask for answers."

"No," Ritika said thoughtfully. "But there are ways to find out."

The next day, Ritika sat at the dining table with her laptop, delving into every detail she could find about Vamika's health history. The media frenzy surrounding the Kohli family had left breadcrumbs—reports of hospital visits, rumors of specialists flown in, and vague mentions of "health concerns" in interviews.

Ritika focused on the medical records Rajiv had presented during the trial. One detail stood out: Vamika had been treated for a rare autoimmune condition. The specifics were redacted, but it was enough to spark Ritika's curiosity.

She opened a new tab and began researching autoimmune disorders in children. The deeper she went, the more questions arose. Certain conditions, like lupus or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, could align with the symptoms mentioned during the case. But none seemed severe enough to match the urgency the Kohli family had portrayed.

Frustrated, she leaned back, staring at the ceiling. "What am I missing?" she muttered.

A breakthrough came two weeks later.

Ritika had reached out to an old friend, Dr. Meera, a pediatric specialist who had worked in India before moving to London. Meera had no direct connection to the Kohli family but was well-connected in medical circles.

Over coffee at a small café, Ritika explained the situation, choosing her words carefully to avoid revealing too much.

"I just want to understand," Ritika said, stirring her tea absentmindedly. "If a child has a rare autoimmune condition, could that explain sudden hospitalizations?"

Meera nodded. "Absolutely. Autoimmune diseases can be unpredictable, especially in children. Stress, infections, even minor injuries can trigger a flare-up."

"What about treatment?" Ritika pressed. "Would it require secrecy or specialists from abroad?"

Meera frowned. "Not necessarily. India has excellent specialists for autoimmune disorders. Unless..."