Chapter 14

The following day, Hazel and her children visited the hospital for one last check–up before their upcoming trip. Daisy was surprisingly lively and cooperative with the doctors, which provided some relief to Hazel’s anxieties. Hazel was given drugs, prescription and a note she was to give to the hospital Daisy would be transferred to.

The kids went to the wards bidding goodbye.

Daisy gave out sweets to her friends still at the hospital.

Afterward, they stopped by the kindergarten to bid proper farewells to Daisy’s friends and. teachers. Emotions ran high, but it was a necessary step in their journey.

Finally done with their errands, they passed by a small grocery store on the way home. Liam couldn’t resist the temptation, and he halted his steps, pulling Hazel’s hand backward. “Mommy, ice cream,” Liam demanded, his eyes pleading.

Hazel sighed with a fond smile, realizing that a small indulgence was in order. “Fine. Let’s get ice cream, and we’ll have takeout for dinner tonight.”

“Yay Ice cream!” Liam cheered. The kids hopped into the store excitedly.

All of their luggage had already been packed in anticipation of their relocation the next day. Hazel had also given away various belongings to their neighbors. With their house now practically empty, she couldn’t muster the energy to cook dinner. The family of three. entered the grocery store, selecting their favorite ice cream flavors and grabbing takeout for dinner.

Exiting the store, the kids eagerly indulged in their ice cream treats, laughter and joy filling, the air as they enjoyed this simple moment together as a family.

*****

The clock struck noon, and the city airport buzzed

with the constant arrival and departure of passengers. Hazel and her children disembarked from the airplane. Pausing briefly, she inhaled the air, flooded with nostalgia from her first departure five years ago as a hurt and ignored Luna. A sense of unease gnawed at her stomach as the memories rushed back.

“Mommy, are you okay?” an adorable voice broke through her reverie. She looked down to find two pairs of concerned eyes gazing up at her, their eyebrows furrowed with worry. “Yes, my loves. Mommy’s okay, I just got lost in thought for a moment,” Hazel reassured them with a forced smile.

“Well, shall we?” she asked, offering her arms to her children on either side of her. They took her hands, and together they entered the bustling airport building.

The airport’s chaotic atmosphere made Hazel anxious, fearing her children might get lost. Just then, her phone rang.

“Hey, mama,” Chloe greeted from the other end.

“Heyyy. Where are you?” Hazel inquired.

now, and the roads are blocked for some reason. But I’m close; please wait for

we’re here, waiting,” Hazel said before ending

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Chloe will be here soon,”

holding the hands of her two children as they proceeded towards the checkout point to collect

boxes left,” Hazel explained to the baggage claim agent, her tone

ma’am. They must still be on the plane. Can you recognize them? Come this way,” the agent directed, attempting to

After a moment’s contemplation, she decided to move them and the luggage to a small, secluded

she

sternness.

turned to leave with the staff to

sleek black suits commanded the attention of onlookers. Murmurs and whispers spread through the crowd as they speculated about the arrival of an

commotion before refocusing on her luggage retrieval, eager to reunite with her

another part of the airport, Ethan Roberts had just returned to the country, making a grand entrance. His mere presence demanded attention, exuding an unmistakable air of power. Dressed impeccably in a tailored suit, his

a bolt of lightning. He paused midway, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings, and his

be?” he wondered to himself, a flicker of recognition in his eyes.

asked, concern etched on his

Let’s go,” Ethan replied, shaking off the eerie familiarity of the scent and the unsettling feeling it had

airport, her young eyes wide with wonder as she took in the towering

all times. Mom said to look after each other,” Liam instructed his distracted sister, a sense of responsibility in

know,” she replied, playfully sticking

thirsty,” Daisy sighed, her attention quickly shifting to

reached into his backpack and handed her a water bottle. “Here

water and took a few sips before rummaging through the bag in

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some to the floor. Among them was her cherished

pebble as it rolled away. “Daisy,

had found it on the

of people. As she chased the rolling pebble, hunched down and even smaller, people unconsciously kicked

to lift the foot off the shoe. “Hey, mister, my rocky is under

was bothering his left leg, his expression a mixture of confusion and surprise. He wasn’t prepared for this unexpected encounter. “Daisy! Don’t run off like that. Did you find Rocky?” Ethan asked,

under this man’s foot,” Daisy replied, her

is under your leg. Do you mind?” Liam asked

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