Chapter 67

As they sat down for a meal later that day, Hazel gently broached the topic that had been lingering in her thoughts. “Baby, you won’t mind staying alone or visiting Loulou at her ward while I go to work, and Liam goes to school, right?” she inquired, her concern for Daisy’s well–being evident in her eyes.

Daisy, with her innocent pout, contemplated the proposal ‘Okay” she agreed, her eyes lighting up with hope at the prospect of her anticipated visit from Mr. Princess. Hazel acknowledged her daughter’s response with a relieved sigh, recognizing that this arrangement would be beneficial for both of them. It was a decision made out of necessity. she had been absent from work for several days already. She couldn’t continue to take her colleagues for granted, she had a responsibility to them as well.

“Good,” Hazel affirmed, relieved Daisy didn’t mind the arrangement. Though the separation tugged at her instincts, she understood that maintaining a sense of normalcy, even within. the confines of the hospital, was crucial for Daisy’s well–being. Hazel couldn’t suppress a twinge of worry, but she reassured herself that this was a step towards resuming their routines and bringing a touch of normality to their lives amid the hospital’s sterile environment.

After gently settling Daisy in her ward. Ethan made his way to the hospital parking lot, where Axel patiently awaited his return. There was a subtle satisfaction in Ethan’s demeanor, a silent acknowledgment of the positive turn of events. Axel, perceptive as ever, couldn’t help but sense that their visits to the hospital were poised to become more regular.

As they embarked on the drive back to the office, the car became a cocoon of contemplative silence. The hum of the engine was accompanied by the soft rustle of paperwork scattered across the back seat. Ethan’s mind, undoubtedly, was navigating through the possibilities and challenges of the newly proposed school clinic, a venture that had seamlessly integrated itself into his responsibilities.

Ethan stepped out of the car as they arrived at the company’s building. The sleek glass facade of the building reflected the bustling city around them. Axel, however, had another destination in mind, the mall. His damaged phone from the previous night’s encounter necessitated a swift replacement.

“Get the copies of the Chevron deed. It’s with Bella; you can retrieve it on your trip to the mall, Ethan instructed, his tone carrying the weight of impending tasks. Bella’s office, strategically located near the mall, made it convenient for Axel to accomplish this errand. Axel nodded in acknowledgment. With a calm and purposeful demeanor, he drove off towards the mall.

Axel exited the electronics store, having successfully acquired a new phone, the document was very important and it was to be delivered to him by Bella himself. He has

and she mentioned meeting a friend there and told him

her.

human flow, a woman emerged from the opposite direction, her hurried pace suggesting urgency. In an unexpected collision, she bumped headfirst into Axel. The encounter halted both of them momentarily. Axel, with his usual composed demeanor, extended

puzzled expression. “You again?!” he muttered, his displeasure evident. “Hi, Jasmine replied awkwardly also in shock.

heart of the city, surrounded by towering corporate buildings. Among these structures was the company where Jasmine

in a momentary pause. Jasmine’s l*ps parted several times, attempting to convey words, but each time she hesitated, unable to vocalize her thoughts. Finally, she closed her l*ps, her gaze fixed on Axel’s face. She noticed the small cuts, covered with bandages, and a twinge of guilt flickered in

conversation at a standstill, Axel decided to move off, heading toward the mall entrance to retrieve the deed Ethan had instructed him to collect. Jasmine, still lingering, observed him, contemplating the

initiate a conversation. Axel, without turning back, replied coldly. “I came to change my phone. After someone ruined

mean… Jasmine began her apology, but before she could finish, a cool voice interrupted. A woman sauntered

her as she recognized the woman approaching Axel. It couldn’t be, she thought, attempting to reconcile the present

widened in a mix of familiarity and doubt. Could

for Axel.Doubt crept in, and Jasmine began to question herself. Maybe it was just a striking resemblance. Jasmine staggered away,

thoughts and tasks, remained oblivious to Jasmine’s presence. As she exited the store after passing the documents to Axel, she idly watched Jasmine’s departing figure. A flicker of recognition tugged at the edges of her consciousness.

feeling of familiarity lingered as she attempted to recall the context in which she might have encountered Jasmine. However,

him earlier. Scanning the area, he couldn’t locate her, leaving only a bunch of keys on the floor as a trace of her presence. Connecting the dots, Axel surmised that

by her apparent lack of awareness. Not only did she exhibit an eccentric

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