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.

She must really have a few screws loose,” he remarked, his tone shifting to a more serious note Axel, feeling the need to clarify, asserted, “It’s not that!” defensively. He then proceeded to provide

Ethan quizzed, narrowing his eyes

sense of empathy despite the inconvenience, replied, “She’s clumsy and with a whole lot of bad luck. She’s

with his eccentric neighbor. The notion of defending

Axel continued, steering the conversation in a different direction. “Hazel came in to work this

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

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

in her eyes. As the nurse concluded her checkup and left. Daisy sighed, her small frame seeming even more delicate

touch of playfulness. He reached into the bag he was carrying, revealing a stuffed pigeon. With a mischievous grin, he stretched it through the door, making

Bunny,” he said in an animated voice, making the pigeon move as if engaged in conversation.

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

funny!” she exclaimed between

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

plush toy, he asked with playful concern, “Are

called him

Princess, with a

response, she stood on her bed, her small figure reaching out for him, and Ethan, still playing the part, leaned

small arms wrapped around Ethan’s neck, her embrace sincere and filled with innocence. 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

by Daisy’s

Loulou were set aside as Daisy, exhausted from the trials of illness, found

a distraction from

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

concern to the nurse.

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