The doctor folded her hands and explained carefully. “We conducted a full skeletal survey, including X-rays along with dental and hormonal assessments. The results are conclusive—Esther’s bone development, dental wear are consistent with someone in their twenties.”
He paused, letting the gravity of her words sink in. “Esther has spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare form of dwarfism. This condition stunted her growth, keeping her height under three feet. Her outward appearance mimics that of a young child, but internally, her body is fully mature.”