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.

fragile child, requiring frequent hospital visits. The

had postponed the heart surgery on account 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

had been shattered by Liam’s frightened shriek while he shook Hazel awake. “Mama,

his face.

heart had slowed down,”

each episode, Daisy would weakly clutch her mother’s dress with her small hands, and Hazel’s heart would shatter at the sight of her frail daughter, wishing for her to grow up quickly and undergo the surgery that might save her life–a surgery both

for the rest of the week, with Hazel and her son allowed to visit her regularly, their love and hope

extending her hand to her son. “Let’s

happy dance. He adored and was fiercely protective of his younger sister. While she slept, most times, he would sneak into

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presence offered Hazel a comforting

the apartment stairs side by side, a mother–son pair with an unbreakable bond. On their way to the hospital, people couldn’t help but steal glances at them. Hazel’s face radiated a quiet beauty, and

entering the hospital, the unmistakable scent of antiseptics wafted through the air, causing both

Liam remarked as they

hospital environment. Nevertheless, it had become

for the hospital. “Daisy hates it too. It stinks,” he added

the elevator, Liam confidently pressed the button for the sixth floor. His familiarity with the hospital layout was remarkable

be all better. She won’t have to stay

then let’s get

“Oh, Liam, it doesn’t work that way.” The elevator chimed and opened, revealing the sixth floor. The mother and son stepped out,

missed you. Mummy didn’t let me come yesterday. She made me go to

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