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.

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

heartstrings, but she had to her occupied. The worried glint in Daisy’s eyes tugged at Hazel’s heartstrings, but she had to focus on finding out what

tapping foot. As it descended, she mentally prepared herself for what she might see on

practically sprinted towards the entrance where the doors to the Accident and Emergency area were being swung open to

came to a swift stop. The back doors flung open, revealing paramedics surrounding a

paramedics, desperately seeking answers

eyes.

but she was prevented by the swift movements of the medical team. The sense of helplessness overwhelmed her as she watched her

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

of fear and frustration. How was it possible? She had meticulously listed all

sorry, ma’am. I honestly didn’t know. One of the kids celebrated his

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

I didn’t check properly,”

for

and concern etched on her

sorry, ma’am,” another staff member walked over, attempting to explain. “This last one actually just started working with us. She’s

understand what was going on. He

to maintain composure, took a deep breath.

Roseline, the teacher replied.

day. He says you’re his favorite.” She sighed

be

sigh as she processed the information. The anintentional oversight

her. The doctor continued ation, leaving Hazel grappling with mix

of the emergency room.

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

first

arm and legs

The man nodded.

about it too much,” the doctor reassured before

sunk to the floor in

really sorry, ma’am,”

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

other teacher and Roseline hung around for some

you step on the gas?!” Ethan

through where?” Axel

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

Ethan had gotten a call and order him to drive back to the hospital after that phone call without giving him

rushed to

was all he needed to say. Moments later,

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