Chapter 82

The ward was enveloped in a serene silence, and Hazel had succumbed to sleep on the comfortable sofa. The only audible presence in the room was the gentle hum of the air conditioning unit, creating a rhythmic ambiance.

Amidst this peaceful stillness, her phone broke the quietude with a sudden ring, its sound slicing through the room. Hazel stirred on the sofa, eyes still closed, as she fumbled blindly to locate her phone. Finally seizing it, she answered the call.

“Hello,” she murmured, her voice still heavy with sleep. It was just past five in the morning, and the world outside was still wrapped in the calmness of dawn

Hazel recognized Chloe’s soft voice as it permeated through the phone, cutting through the stillness of the early morning.

“Did I wake you?” Chloe inquired, her tone carrying a subtle tension and genuine concern.

“No, it’s fine. Did something happen?” Hazel responded, her senses gradually awakening to the urgency in Chloe’s voice.

“I’m really sorry; I shouldn’t be calling but something happened with our project,” Chloe explained her words carrying anxiety.

The gravity of the situation seemed to seep through the phone, leaving Hazel anxious for more details.

Chloe’s voice trembled slightly as she continued, “I just got a call from the project supervisor, the first floor of the building, our designs there fell through.”

Hazel’s eyes widened, the sleep fully dissipating from her as she sat up. “We worked on that floor just yesterday,” she remarked, a hint of disbelief in her voice. The sudden turn of events was unsettling.

“What exactly happened?” Hazel questioned, her mind racing to grasp the cause of the situation.

“I don’t know,” Chloe admitted with a heavy sigh. “The security of the building called just now.”

What’s the extent of the damage?” Hazel inquired, her mind already

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racing through potential scenarios.

“Did he tell you?” she probed, seeking more details to piece together the

situation.

“I don’t know,” Chloe admitted with a sigh, frustration evident in her

voice.

firmly. “That’s why I’m calling

She was already wide awake and

you be able to come to work?”

eyes slightly. She breathed a sigh of relief. Liam was fine now, completely out of danger and conscious,

wasn’t necessary. With Liam staying home from school, he and Daisy could spend the day

evident devastation, she subtly conveyed the importance of Hazel’s presence without imposing undue pressure. As the head of the project, Hazel recognized

I’ll come,” Hazel responded without

Chloe exclaimed, her relief palpable in her voice. Hazel

See you in a few hours then,” Chloe said before

called, sitting

Bear?” she answered, sitting on his bed and stroking

asked, concern

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rubbing his eyes.

really scared

from the drinks you

now.” She smiled, red to see him

Mama,” Liam apologized, his eyes filled

didn’t do anything wrong,” Hazel reassured him, pulling him into a

wasn’t careful enough. I made Mommy worried,” he added, his small face

top of his head. “No, baby, it’s not your fault. Mommy

a thoughtful expression. “You didn’t

teacher?” Hazel clarified. He

up, Liam was worried about the teacher who had given him the soy drink, not wanting his mom to be upset with his

sometimes,” he expressed

worried about you. She apologized, and she was deeply sorry.

reassured that his favorite teacher didn’t

I’ve got to go to work today. You won’t go to school, so you and

He asked, his eyes lighting up with

don’t go to school today, so the doctors can check on you

can play,”

“Sure, why

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Daisy’s bed, bursting with excitement

news.

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