Chapter 70

Hazel took great care in arranging Daisy’s lunch, carefully packing a bag filled with

nutritious snacks. A kind nurse from the VIP floor had volunteered to keep an eye on her to ensure she ate well.

As Hazel prepared to leave for work, she shared her instructions with Daisy. “You can visit Loulou if you get bored, and make sure to come back here if

Du feel sleepy,” she said. Daisy nodded with determination, ready to embark on another day in the hospital Ethan’s eyes widened in shock and bewilderment as Axel walked in that morning. Concern etched on his face, he couldn’t help but ask, “What happened to you?”

Axel, sporting a bandaid on his face and another wrapped around his hand, appeared a few minutes late. It had been years since Axel started working for Ethan but he had never been late. Then he turned up that morning late, disoriented and sporting bandaids.

The aftermath of the unexpected and unwanted visit had led to a scries of mishaps, had required extra time for cleanup and a quick detour to the store for band–aids.

Axel’s sigh echoed the weariness he felt from the morning’s ordeal. He gingerly lowered himself into his chair, the discomfort from his injuries evident in his every movement. He had bumped his head on the counter wall as well leaving a throbbing headache. He massaged his temples, attempting to alleviate the lingering headache.

“I’d rather not talk about it,” Axel declared, his voice carrying a trace of fatigue. The events of the morning had left him physically and emotionally drained. The dog, once a source of irritation, now seemed like a minor inconvenience compared to the unpredictable neighbor, sharing the same proximity.

Ethan leaned in, intrigued and concerned, his curiosity piqued.

This has something to do with your neighbor? Ethan probed, observing Axel’s demeanor for clues. Axel’s silence spoke volumes, confirming Ethan’s suspicions.

“Wow,” Ethan mused, processing the information. “Seems she’s out to get you. What happened this time? She attacked you in the parking lot this time?” he questioned, raising an eyebrow.

“My house,” Axel stated bluntly, prompting a surprised reaction from Ethan.

tone shifting to a more serious note Axel, feeling the need to clarify, asserted,

Ethan quizzed, narrowing his eyes in

whole lot of bad luck.

complexity of Axel’s predicament with his eccentric neighbor. The

the conversation in a different direction. “Hazel came in to work this morning. I

realization that Daisy was likely alone at the hospital, waiting for him to

right?” Axel inquired, addressing the shift in his priorities and the responsibility awaiting him beyond the intricacies of

her checkup and left. Daisy sighed, her small frame seeming

spirits, Ethan decided to introduce a touch of playfulness. He reached into the bag he was carrying, revealing a stuffed pigeon. With a mischievous grin, he stretched

he said in an animated voice, making the pigeon move as

tired expression transformed into pure delight, and she burst into laughter. The sound echoed through the hospital

funny!” she exclaimed

the stuffed toy, mimicking a deep, exaggerated voice, “You’re a strong girl, taking all your medications. So, I’ll give you

with playful concern, “Are you tired?” Her response was a joyful giggle, and between fits of

called him

with

reaching out for him, and Ethan, still playing the part, leaned

He sighed, returning the hug with a tenderness that revealed the depth of his care for her. As he held her, he

planted a soft k*ss on the top

remained by

exhausted from the trials of illness, found solace in Ethan’s company.

providing a distraction from the harsh

Tucking her in gently, he observed the change in her once vibrant cheeks, now pale and fatigued. Worry etched

concern to the nurse.

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