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.

a very fragile child, requiring frequent hospital visits.

more, her little fighter enduring so much. The doctors 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 of panic and

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

his face.

“Her heart had slowed down,” the doctor explained

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 expensive and

rest of the week, with Hazel and her

Hazel said, extending her hand to her son. “Let’s go see your

of his younger sister. While she slept, most times, he would sneak into

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breathing, and his presence offered Hazel a comforting

hand with her son, descended 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

antiseptics wafted through the air, causing

don’t like this smell, Mummy,” Liam remarked as they

environment. Nevertheless, it had become an all–too–familiar place for them; it was practically their

beyond his years, empathized with his sister’s dislike for the hospital.

the sixth floor. His familiarity with the hospital layout was remarkable for his age. Seeing his mother squatting down to his

she’ll be all better.

suggested, “Well, then let’s get the surgery today so she can come

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

squealed with delight, racing over to hug his sister gently. “I missed you. Mummy didn’t let

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