Chapter 71

Hazel sat beside Daisy, gently running her fingers through her daughter’s hair. The room was hushed, filled only with the soft hum of medical equipment. Daisy’s eyes fluttered open, and in a feeble voice, she called out, “Mr. Princess?”

Hazel’s heart sank at the innocence in her daughter’s voice. She whispered soothingly, ‘Hey, sweetheart. Mr. Princess isn’t here right now.” The vulnerability in Daisy’s eyes tugged at Hazel’s emotions, and she couldn’t help but stroke her daughter’s cheek with a gentle touch. As Daisy tried to sit up, Hazel couldn’t ignore the weariness in her movements. It was a stark reminder of the battles Daisy was facing.

Hazel felt bad wishing she could take all of the pain instead.

Noticing the new toy, the pigeon, in Daisy’s grasp, Hazel’s curiosity mingled with a touch of suspicion. She hadn’t seen this toy before, and its sudden appearance puzzled her. Hazel’s motherly instincts went on alert. She gently inquired, “Sweetie, where did you get that pigeon?”

Daisy still looking frail, managed a faint smile. Hazel’s concern deepened, and her thoughts. turned to Ethan. Had he visited while she was away?

He couldn’t have; he was at the company today. She tried to shake it off.

Just then her phone ringing cut through the quietness of the room.

She moved to pick it.

“Hello.” She said into the phone, she recognized the caller id as Tiny tots contact.

Her heart raced as she listened to the unsettling noises at the other end of the phone. The sound of ambulance and people talking loudly.

“Hello,” Hazel called once more, loudly this time, her voice already laced with concern.

“Ma’am, your child had to be taken to the hospital,” the staff from Tiny Tots informed her. “Yes, I know. Daisy’s hospitalized; that’s why she hasn’t been in school,” Hazel responded, her mind preoccupied with thoughts of her daughter’s well–being.

“No, ma’am, not Daisy. It’s Liam. He’s been rushed to the hospital right now,” the voice. explained, injecting a new layer of urgency into the conversation.

Hazel’s world seemed to spin. “Wait, what?! How?! What happened?!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with a mix of fear and desperation.

Tim so sorry, ma’am, the voice apologized, but the words offered little comfort. Panic surged through Hazel as her thoughts raced,

The news had Hazel’s mind racing. He was fine this morning; why was Liam suddenly being nhed to the hospital?

“What hospital?” she asked anxiously, a knot tightening in her stomach.

Cleveland. We’re headed for Cleveland right now, the voice on the phone replied.

Hazela heart pounded in her chest as she rushed out, leaving Daisy momentarily. The urgency in her movements betrayed the fear that gripped her.

Imaiy?” Daisy called from the other room.

run back in, desperately trying to maintain composure. “Daisy, honey. I need mething for a moment, the spake hurriedly, turning on

glint in Daisy’s eyes tugged at Hazel’s

in, her impatience evident in her tapping foot. As it descended, she mentally prepared

elevator, she practically sprinted towards the entrance where the doors to the Accident and Emergency area were being swung open to allow the arrival of a new case. Her eyes darted around anxiously, searching for any

flung open, revealing paramedics surrounding a

she questioned the paramedics,

eyes.

by the swift movements of the medical team.

surge of panic as the paramedics addressed the doctor, mentioning signs of an

a mix of fear and frustration. How was it possible? She had meticulously listed all of her children’s allergies and provided it to the school. authorities. How then did

Tiny Tots staff standing by, seeking an explanation. The staff member spoke anxiously “I’m really sorry, ma’am. I honestly didn’t know. One of the kids celebrated his birthday. The parents sent a

about that!” Hazel stated angrily, her worry her son evident in

didn’t check properly,” the

for

and concern etched on her

attempting to explain. “This last one actually just started working with us. She’s still new, and I believe she got carried away by the kids‘ party and

understand what was going on. He suddenly collapsed,” the

composure, took a deep breath. “What’s your name?” she asked calmly

Roseline, the teacher replied.

day. He says you’re his favorite.”

be

she processed the information. The anintentional oversight had led to this alarming situation. She couldn’t

weight of the consequences prested heavily on her. The doctor continued

of the emergency room.

the doctors exited the ward. “How is he?” Hazel intercepted

It seemed some first aid was

arm and legs since he was unconscious,” Roseline explained, feeling

The man nodded.

about it too much,”

the

ma’am,”

with a small smile. “It was an accident, but please do be careful next

hung around for some

the gas?!” Ethan

go through where?”

happen to be driving slowly, right?” He

and order him to drive back to the hospital after that phone call without giving him

rushed

to say. Moments later, they finally pulled into

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