Chapter 10

“Mama,” Hazel’s little boy called out to her that morning during breakfast.

“Can we go see Daisy? I miss her,” the little boy said with an adorable pout.

“Yes, tiger. We’ll go see your sister today. Now finish up breakfast, Honey,” she instructed, taking off her apron and joining him at the table.

“Yay, Daisy!” He cheered excitedly, scooping another spoonful of cereal.

She had already called the office to let them know she would be late that day. The small family of two enjoyed their breakfast together, savoring the simple moments.

Hazel cleared the table while her son settled in front of the television, engrossed in a cartoon show. The familiar intro song of “Puppy Dog Pals” echoed through the room, casting a calming and soothing spell over the house.

Hazel hummed along to the theme song while her son danced to it, their laughter filling the

air.

“I love this feeling. If Daisy were home, everything would be complete. The house wouldn’t be this quiet; she would have argued with her brother to watch a different TV show instead,” Hazel thought sadly to herself with a sigh.

About four years ago, she had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl whom she had lovingly named Daisy and Liam. Her daughter’s survival itself was a miracle. At birth, Daisy had been pronounced stillborn, her fragile b*dy lifeless. But a determined nurse had refused to give up, tirelessly administering CPR until the newborn’s weak cry pierced the silence, breaking

into tears.

had survived, she remained a very fragile child, requiring frequent hospital

of Daisy’s small and fragile frame, and they were walking on thin ice while waiting. Daisy’s last seizure had thrown Hazel into a state of panic and fear. The night before, she and her kids had baked cookies, enjoyed them,

that night had been shattered by Liam’s frightened shriek while he shook

his face.

out of bed and sprung into action, rushing Daisy to the hospital immediately. “Her heart had slowed down,”

sight of her frail daughter, wishing for her to grow up quickly and undergo the surgery

of the week, with Hazel and her son allowed

hand to her son. “Let’s go see your

adored and was fiercely protective of his younger sister. While she slept, most times, he

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still breathing, and his presence offered Hazel a comforting

On their way to the hospital, people couldn’t help but steal glances at them. Hazel’s face radiated a quiet beauty, and the adorable little boy she held received compliments for his striking

entering the hospital, the unmistakable scent of antiseptics wafted through the air, causing both mother and son to wrinkle their noses in

like this smell, Mummy,” Liam remarked as they proceeded straight to the children’s.

loathed the hospital environment. Nevertheless, it had become an

a child wise beyond his years, empathized with his sister’s dislike for the hospital. “Daisy hates it too. It stinks,” he added with a

sixth floor. His familiarity with the hospital layout was remarkable for

very soon your sister will have the surgery, and she’ll be all better. She won’t have to stay in hospitals any longer; she’ll come home

then let’s get the surgery today so she can come home with

way.” The elevator chimed and opened, revealing the sixth

his sister gently. “I missed you. Mummy didn’t let me come yesterday. She made me go

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