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.

to a more serious note Axel, feeling the need

defending her?” Ethan quizzed, narrowing his eyes

the inconvenience, replied, “She’s clumsy and with a whole lot of bad luck. She’s not actually a bad person–just someone I

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

conversation in a different direction. “Hazel came in to work this morning. I saw her on my way

that Daisy was likely alone at the hospital,

the hospital today, right?” Axel inquired, addressing the shift in his priorities and the

doorway, noting the weariness in her eyes. As the nurse concluded her checkup and left. Daisy sighed, her small

he was carrying, revealing a stuffed pigeon. With a mischievous grin, he stretched it

in an animated voice, making the pigeon move as if engaged in

The sound echoed through the hospital room, momentarily chasing away the heaviness that

Princess, you’re funny!”

“You’re a strong girl, taking all your medications. So, I’ll give you a big hugggg!” Daisy erupted into even louder laughter, her contagious joy filling the

he asked with playful concern, “Are you

called him

Mr. Princess, with a wide

small figure reaching out for him, and Ethan, still playing the part,

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

planted a soft k*ss on the top

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the trials of illness, found solace in Ethan’s company. Together, they created a

playful activities, and providing a distraction from the harsh

the embrace of a much–needed nap, Ethan took the opportunity to ensure her comfort. Tucking her in gently, he observed the change in her once vibrant cheeks, now pale and fatigued. Worry etched across his

concern to the nurse.

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