Chapter 56

As the vibrant colors from two completed paintings and the laughter from three episodes of Peppa Pig filled the room, the kids eagerly settled down to indulge in the delightful snacks that Ethan had thoughtfully brought. Their attention, however, was entirely captivated by Ethan, almost as if Hazel were an invisible presence in the room. Observing the unique bond forming between Ethan and her children, a realization dawned on Hazel – she was witnessing a side of her kids. she hadn’t seen before, an aspect previously unknown to her. Liam, in particular, was unusually talkative, making it evident that they yearned for both parental figures. No matter how hard Hazel tried, the presence of a father figure seemed indispensable.

“Hazel, I left something in the car. I’ll just head downstairs for a few minutes to retrieve them,” Ethan announced later, his hands had been occupied with the basket and snacks, leaving him unable to bring along the additional items. “Can I go with?” Liam inquired.

“Ok, Hazel replied calmly.

Returning upstairs, Liam tightly clutched a paint set, his eyes lighting up with joy as Ethan presented it to him. The excitement escalated as Liam leaped around, expressing gratitude with a big hug. On the other hand, Daisy who had been. content with being an observer, giggled and clapped upon receiving the princess set Ethan had chosen for her.

Hazel found herself baffled. Ethan had instinctively selected toys that perfectly aligned with each child’s interests. Daisy, however, seemed utterly captivated by Ethan, kept staring at him in fascination. She observed him with her arms under her chin as Liam drew a picture of him.

“You’re so pretty,” Daisy remarked later holding Ethan’s face in her small palms. Ethan burst into hearty laughter. “And you’re adorable too. Fluffy bunny.” Chuckling, he cupped her small face in his palms squeezing her cheeks and eliciting more laughter from Daisy.

Daisy, still amused, chimed in, “You called me bunny.” She said admist laughter. “Yes, because you’re cute, soft, and round,” Ethan explained, squeezing her cheeks. playfully. Daisy erupted into even louder laughter.

“Well, I’ll call you Mr. Princess,” Daisy declared, “because you’re beautiful. Like a princess.”

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you do on weekends?” Daisy inquired, genuinely curious. Ethan shrugged.

scrunching her nose in

“I guess

on her designs. Glancing back before leaving, she realized her kids were so engrossed in their play that they hadn’t even registered her announcement of departure. Liam gave a non–committal farewell, while Daisy busied herself fixing a tiara on Ethan’s head. Rolling her eyes at their antics, Hazel stepped out, leaving the lively trio behind. Excitement filled the room as Liam, proudly brandishing his new paint set and toys, declared, “I’ll show my

soft and comforting. As he looked into her large, round eyes now brimming with tears, Ethan felt a pang in his heart at the sight of her teary eyed. At that moment he was willing to do

audible voice, she confided, “I don’t get to go

anymore. She has to stay at the hospital. She likes school. Our Daisy stays alone all day,” Liam explained, his tone reflecting shared sorrow. “Mommy won’t let me stay back tomorrow. I

Liam reached out, holding Daisy’s tiny foot, and pleaded, “Don’t cry, Daisy.

to share her feelings. In response, she slowly raised her head, meeting his gaze, and nodded. The sadness in the room resonated, providing insight into why Hazel was determined to expedite Daisy’s release from the hospital. While the ward necessary for her health and was now made to a comfortable room, to Daisy, it remained a restrictive space, similar to a prison preventing her

refuge in a covered area. The evening breeze gently played with her hair, providing

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