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.

survived, she remained a very fragile child, requiring frequent hospital visits. The hospital had become like a

and they were walking on thin ice while waiting. Daisy’s last seizure had thrown Hazel into a state of panic and fear. The

been shattered by Liam’s frightened shriek while

his face.

heart had slowed down,” the doctor explained to Hazel afterward. Daisy’s

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

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

said, extending her hand

squealed, doing a small happy dance. He adored and was fiercely protective of his younger sister. While she slept, most times, he would

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times to ensure she was still breathing, and his presence offered Hazel a comforting

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 the adorable

the unmistakable scent of antiseptics wafted through the air, causing both mother and

like this smell, Mummy,” Liam remarked as they proceeded straight to the

Nevertheless, it had become an all–too–familiar

for the hospital. “Daisy hates

familiarity with the hospital layout was remarkable for his age. Seeing his mother squatting down to his height, he met

have the surgery, and she’ll be all better. She won’t have to

again, as he suggested, “Well, then let’s get the surgery today

chuckled gently, recognizing the purity of Liam’s wish. “Oh, Liam, it doesn’t work that way.” The elevator chimed and opened, revealing

“I missed you. Mummy didn’t

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