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.

to maintain composure. “Daisy, honey. I need mething for a moment, the spake hurriedly, turning

in Daisy’s eyes tugged at

Hazel hurriedly stepped in, her impatience evident in her tapping foot. As it descended, she mentally prepared herself for what she might see

the 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

the ambulance pierced the air, and the vehicle came to a swift stop. The back doors flung open, revealing paramedics surrounding a stretcher. Liam, her precious

she questioned the paramedics, desperately seeking

eyes.

to him, trying to reach him, but she was prevented by the swift movements of the medical team. The sense of helplessness overwhelmed her as she watched

felt a surge of panic as the paramedics addressed the doctor, mentioning

fear and frustration. How was it possible? She had meticulously listed all of her children’s allergies and provided it to

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

I already informed you guys about that!” Hazel stated angrily, her worry her

didn’t check properly,” the woman

for

etched on her face. “Nothing had better happen to my

so sorry, ma’am,” another staff member walked over, attempting to explain. “This last one actually just started working with us. She’s still new, and I believe she

what was going on.

a deep breath.

Roseline, the teacher replied.

you all day. He

should be

deep sigh as she processed the information. The anintentional oversight had led to this

weight of the consequences prested heavily on her. The doctor continued ation, leaving Hazel grappling with

of the emergency room.

doctors exited the ward. “How

“Life–threatening. It seemed some first aid was applied before he got

his arm and legs since he was unconscious,” Roseline

The man nodded.

wake up soon, don’t worry about it too much,” the doctor reassured

the floor

sorry, ma’am,” they apologized once

was an accident, but please do be careful next

Roseline hung around for some

on the gas?!” Ethan bellowed in

through

I just happen to be driving slowly, right?” He asked sarcastically The roads were

order him to drive back

was rushed to

was all he needed to say. Moments later, they finally pulled into

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