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 right now,” Chloe explained, the urgency

understanding. She was already wide awake

you be able to come to work?”

face. He stirred and tossed, then opened his eyes slightly. She breathed a sigh of relief. Liam was fine now, completely out of danger and conscious, just asleep. The chaos of the previous night seemed to be settling, but the new challenge

that she take the day off, but Hazel felt it wasn’t necessary. With Liam staying home from school, he and Daisy could

presence without imposing undue pressure. As the head

come,” Hazel responded

palpable in her voice. Hazel

would have done. See you in a few hours then,” Chloe said before hanging up. Hazel stretched, preparing herself for the day

Liam called, sitting up.

sitting on his bed

she asked, concern etched

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rubbing his eyes.

sighed, “You really scared

reaction, from

She smiled, red to see

Liam apologized,

fault, sweetheart. You didn’t do anything wrong,” Hazel reassured him,

made Mommy worried,” he added, his

of his head. “No, baby, it’s not

into her embrace, then looked up with a thoughtful expression. “You didn’t yell at her, did you?” he

Hazel clarified.

Liam was worried about the teacher who had given him the soy drink, not wanting his

you’re quite scary sometimes,” he expressed his

But it was just because I was worried about you. She apologized, and she was deeply sorry. I know she’s your favorite, Liam. She was also concerned and promised to be more careful

feeling reassured that his favorite teacher didn’t

to work today. You won’t go to school, so you and Daisy get to

He asked, his eyes lighting up

would be best if you don’t go to school today, so the doctors can check on

Daisy and I can play,” he cheered, his

“Sure,

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bed, bursting with

news.

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