Chapter 73

Hazel smiled at Ethan, grateful for his unexpected involvement, which turned out to be one of the best things that had happened to them so far. His intervention had brought them Dr. Gomez and this spacious hospital ward, resembling more of a hotel than a medical facility. The doctors and nurses provided special attention, creating an environment where she felt

at ease.

The hospital had become a second home, and Hazel had grown accustomed to the rhythmic sounds of the machines. Yet, the most comforting aspect of it all was that they could be together, navigating through the challenges and being able to be with and support

Daisy.

The room, in particular, had cast a positive light on Daisy’s spirits.

“Daisy enjoys being here. Not that she enjoys staying in the hospital, but this place makes her happier compared to other hospitals. She has me and her brother to keep her company,” Hazel explained, emphasizing the difference.

“At the other hospitals, we couldn’t stay with her she concluded, offering a warm Ethan’s direction.

smile in

“And we get to stay in such a comfortable room thanks to you,” Hazel added, appreciating the tranquility the environment provided. Ethan, though was quiet, his gaze serious and contemplative.

to stay at hospitals a lot?” he asked, the concern evident in his voice. Hazel nodded, then gave a small shrug. Ethan’s features softened, reacting as if the revelation affected him deeply. The mention of Daisy health seemed to stir a genuine sympathy within him. “She’s so small. She has to go through all of that. I

a sense of helplessness and sorrow. The realization of Daisy’s challenges weighed on

I got the call,” he admitted, releasing a sigh that carried the weight of concern

don’t have a place nor the right, but I just…” he began, his words

out and placing a comforting palm

interjected, her words cutting through the heavy atmosphere. She couldn’t bear to hear him deny his place in her kids lives, a place that, in reality, if she was to be honest with

as their eyes locked and time seemed to stop for

her palm placed

he asked, his question cutting through the

which was resting on his arm now when between his. The unexpected inquiry hung in the room, casting a sudden shadow over their conversation. Her features,

all different,” he continued,

carrying a note of defensiveness, a shield against a past she was not ready to revisit. She sat up slowly, retracting her palm from Ethan’s hold. The tension in the room

“Yes, you

at her with a mixture of acknowledgment and

daze.

was revisiting moments he preferred to forget, like that was a time of his life things turned bad for him. Hazel couldn’t help but

he had looked for her. Was it possible that her absence had affected him? Her mind raced with conflicting thoughts as she continued to hold his gaze, her eyes

reminded herself sternly. He had rejected her, insisted she leave, and made it clear he wanted nothing to do with her. She strengthened her resolve.; she wouldn’t succumb to any remorseful or sorrowful look he might cast

He was sitting in the room right now not because of her, but because of the

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