Chapter 42
Minutester as they drove out back towards the office, Ethan’s phone vibrated, causing an annoyed
grunt from him as he reached for it.
“Be,” he answered, his voice softening.
“Hey, honey,” she replied sweetly. “You remember Mr. Houston’s exhibition, right? It’s happening
tomorrow night. He’s someone I want to do business with, and we should both. attend, please.” she
requested hopefully.
Ethan sighed. He disliked events like that, but as a prominent and influential figure, he often attended
them. Tomorrow night, however, he was in no mood to be around other wealthy socialites. The thought
of socializing was unappealing.
“My schedule is packed for tomorrow night. I’m sorry,” he exined.
Be let out a disappointedugh on the other end of the line. “I’m really getting used to this,” she said,
sounding sad.
Hearing the disappointment in her voice, Ethan’s tone softened. “I’m sorry. I’ll make it up to you,” he
promised.
But Be didn’t seem satisfied. She fumed around her office, upset by Ethan’s frequent absences.
“Fine then. I won’t attend as well,” she said before hanging up.
Be hoped to connect with the prominent Houston family, and having Ethan by her side would make it
easier. Now, however, her entire mood was spoiled.
Axel, who was driving, asked, “Should I summon the workers back to continue the briefing?” Ethan,
focused on his own thoughts, replied, “There’ll be no need for that. Inform the design team about the
changes. We’ll slow down on innovations and reduce the workload. on the interior team for now, at
least temporarily.”
After pulling into thepany’s driveway, Axel left Ethan to retire to his office, where he sank heavily
into his chair. He wasn’t in the mood for a presentation. The image of the little girl, Daisy, lingered in his
mind, and a part of him still longed to be by her side, to hold her and protect her. However, it was
patience grew thin. He needed to know if Dr. Gomez had been located
yet.
“Found him yet?” he asked Axel momentster, his voice filled with impatience. Axel reported, “Not yet,
boss.” Dr. Gomez wasn’t just a skilled doctor; he was also a prominent shareholder in multiple
his retirement, was proving to be a challenging task. Still, Ethan was determined to move mountains to
ensure little Daisy received her surgery and could live a normal childhood.
After hours of tireless effort. Axel walked back into Ethan’s office with promising news. “Dr. Gomez is
back in the country. He will be attending the Houston’s exhibition tomorrow night, he informed.
Ethan pondered this new information. The same exhibition that his wife had just invited him to attend,
the one he had initially decided to ski p?
Hazel
Today had been another day filled with worry, especially regarding Daisy. Now, as I gazed at
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her while she slept, she seemed peaceful and calin.
I couldn’t help but appreciate the transformation that had urred in the room after Ethan’s departure.
It was like stepping into a different world. A refrigerator had been brought in, the curtains reced with
brighter ones, and toys and plushies were now sc a t t e r e d around the room.As if that wasn’t enough
while I was still taking in the huge changes Ethan’s thoughtfulness hadn’t stopped there; he even
arranged for afortable bed to be wheeled into the room. It was as if he had gone above and
beyond to make this ce perfect for Daisy.
As I took in these remarkable changes, one of the workers asked if we needed anything else. I couldn’t
help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude. “No, everything’s perfect. Thank assured them.
you,” I
The room had transformed into an adorable, cozy space. While it had looked luxurious before, it now
had a child-friendly atmosphere. This was a stark contrast to the typical sterile and unhappy hospital
wards Daisy had been in. The sweet scent of roses filled the air, courtesy of a humidifier that had
reced the usual overpowering smell of drugs and antiseptics.
The Director himself came to check on Daisy, ensuring we had everything we needed.
I contemted how these changes could truly benefit us. With the extra bed, Liam could stay over
sometimes, Summer was closing in anyway and with the break Liam would be happy to spend most
time here with his sister. Imagining that made me chuckle. “Thank you so much, Ethan,’ I whispered,
appreciating thefort and luxury he had brought to this room. We could sit in here and pretend like
we were on holiday in a high-end hotel.
Recalling the moment I first saw Ethan with those people, I was initially stunned, my breath catching in
my throat. Then he had swiftly taken control, practically insisting on moving us to this room. Mixed
feelings overwhelmed me; the situation was overwhelming, but it was also undeniably good. When he
looked at Daisy, I could see the deep emotion in his eyes. was clear that he felt a connection to the
twins. It was this connection that drove his actions,
My gaze returned to my daughter’s peaceful face, and I whispered, “Your life would have been so much
easier with your father present, right, baby?” Tears welled up, and I couldn’t hold them back. They were
still Ethan’s children, and the thought of losing them was unbearable.
It
Let’s be selfish for now Daisy and take whatever kindness Ethan gave. The truth couldn’t be hidden
forever, I knew that but I couldn’t imagine loosing my kids. If Ethan found out their paternity, I was sure
he wouldn’t hesitate to demand custody. I could tell it from the loving gaze at Daisy. If it wasn’t
confirmed before I left, if we hadn’t manipted the results toe out negative, Ethan would have
marched over and demanded for his kids by now. Ethan felt a connection to her.
Dove’s gentle question broke through my thoughts, “And what about you, Hazel?”
I-replied, “What about me?” Ethan and I were history. If the truth were toe out one day, we would
find a way to navigate it and co-parent. It was a n that seemed feasible, at least for now.
Daisy continued to slumber peacefully, and I knew I needed to retrieve Liam and some essential items
from home. As I stepped out of Daisy’s room, I noticed what looked like a receptionist at a nearby table.
I’ll be stepping out for a while,” I informed her
“Okay, Just go do whatever you need to. She’s in good care, ma’am, thedy encouraged
with a warm smile. I genuinely felt better, knowing that they were diligently watching over and
monitoring Daisy.
Right VVIP.” I muttered to myself.
Thank you again Ethan.
Arriving at the school, I found him seated outside near the slides, munching on snacks. The area was
nearly deserted, and it seemed he had been well taken care of. An open tablet was ying a show,
and he was engrossed in his snacks.
“Hey, honey, I called out.
Liam looked up and immediately ran toward me. A familiar young woman joined him.
“Oh, you’re here finally,” she said, looking relieved.
“I’m so… I began to apologize, but she interrupted.
“It’s fine, ma’am. We understandpletely. And we’re d it wasn’t serious,” she said gently. I was
moved by her kindness and consideration.
“Thank you for taking such good care of Liam and for the snacks too,” I thanked her wholeheartedly,
while Liam cleaned up trash.
his snack wrappers and tossed them in the Tiny Tots had turned out to be a great choice; the staff here
truly cared for the children in their charge. The woman’s words made me feel less guilty about the time
I had wasted. After answering all of Liam’s questions about his sister, I headed back home to gather
essential items. The ward already had a functional wardrobe for clothes and other belongings. I began
by running a bath for Liam and then proceeded to pack two duffel bags-one for Liam and the other for
Daisy. My personal belongings were few and packed in between.
Luckily, tomorrow was a Friday, and Ethan had given me permission to be absent event before I asked.
With the packing done, we headed downstairs and left for the hospital.
Liam stood outside the door to Daisy’s new ward, a curious expression on his face.
“Mom?” he questioned, his frown deepening.
“Come on in. Daisy’s here,” I assured him.
He nced around and then broke into a smile. “I like it here,” he said.
I couldn’t help but return his smile; Liam had never been fond of hospitals. He scrunched his nose and
sniffed the air. “And it smells really nice too,” he added, beaming at me.
He reached out to hold Daisy’s sleeping hand. “Hi, Daisy”
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Liam’s eyes then widened with excitement as he noticed the TV. He hopped over to it and asked,
“Woah! Mom, look! Turn it on, please?”
“Okay, but we’ll keep it turned really low, okay? I agreed.
He eagerly nodded, and the TV came to life, already tuned to a kids’ channel. I recalled how Ethan had
meticulously checked through kids’ channels in his suit to ensure they were all avable so Daisy
wouldn’t get bored. Liam settled on the sofa in front of the TV and insisted he wasn’t hungry yet. I
nced around, realizing I hadn’t seen my phone in hours. I had been consumed by the events of the
day. When I finally located my phone, I noticed over ten missed calls, the majority from Chloe and the
others. It seemed the briefing had likely been rescheduled to a different date.
As I rxed into the couch next to Liam, I returned Chloe’s call. Daisy had beenpletely knocked
out by the medications and still hadn’t woken up. The friendly nurse assured me,
“She’ll wake up tomorrow as strong as a fiddle.”
As night fell. Liam and I strolled to the hospital’s shopping mart, located a few feet away from the
hospital. We purchased some foodstuffs and then returned to the ward.
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I loaded the items into the refrigerator, appreciating another aspect of the room that Ethan had made
morefortable. A sinile crossed my face, thinking about all the Ethan had made a difference in
Daisy’s life. I couldn’t help but wonder what he was doing right
now.