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.

maintain composure. “Daisy, honey. I need mething for

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

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

were being swung open to allow the arrival of a new case. Her eyes darted around anxiously, searching for any sign

and the vehicle came to a swift stop. The back doors flung open, revealing paramedics surrounding a stretcher. Liam, her precious son, was being wheeled in. Hazel’s heart skipped a beat as she rushed towards

the paramedics, desperately seeking answers in

eyes.

was prevented by the swift movements of the medical team. The sense of helplessness overwhelmed

addressed the doctor, mentioning signs

possible? She had meticulously listed all of her children’s

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 cake

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

sorry, I didn’t check properly,” the

for

of frustration and concern etched on her face. “Nothing had better happen to

actually just started working with us. She’s still new, and I believe she got carried

to understand what was going

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

Roseline, the teacher replied.

am talks about you all day.

be careful

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

prested heavily on her. The doctor continued ation, leaving Hazel grappling

of the emergency room.

then, the doctors exited the ward.

man stated. “Life–threatening. It seemed some first

by his arm and legs since

The man nodded.

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

the floor

ma’am,” they apologized once

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

teacher and Roseline hung around for some

on the gas?!” Ethan bellowed in

through where?”

and I just happen to be driving slowly, right?” He asked sarcastically The roads were congested, and there was mild

a call and order him to drive back

rushed to the

needed to say. Moments later, they finally pulled into the

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