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    After concluding their discussion with Dr. Gomez, Ethan and Hazel made their way back to Daisy’s


    ward. The weight of the doctor’s words lingered in the air, and Hazel couldn’t help but sigh as she


    reflected on the situation. “I’m no miracle worker. I may be a specialist, but there is still a chance and


    rate of mortality. I would suggest we wait for a few months,” Dr. Gomez had conveyed, and Ethan cast


    a nce at Hazel, who sat there calmly, absorbing every word.


    Dr. Gomez continued, sharing insights into his experiences, mentioning the youngest age he had


    operated on a simr case–a child aged six. He expressed his preference for waiting a few more


    weeks, allowing time for preparation, both in terms of Daisy’s physical condition and her overall well–


    being. Hazel nodded in understanding. “In the meantime, she’ll remain here at the hospital until the


    time of surgery. I and my new team will work to ensure little Daisy is well recovered,” the doctor


    assured, offering a small butforting smile. Another sigh escaped Hazel’s l*ps.


    Ethan, sensing Hazel’s emotional state, gently called out to her. “Hey,” he said, offering a reassuring


    presence. “She’ll be just fine,” he added, his words meant to provide sce. Hazel nodded,


    appreciating the support she found in Ethan’s presence.


    The conversation shifted, and Hazel couldn’t help but express her curiosity about how Ethan managed


    to locate the doctor and, more impressively, convinced him not just to act as a consultant but to


    conduct the surgery himself. Hazel’s eyes glimmered with admiration as they stood together in the


    elevator. Ethan downyed his efforts, stating, “It was nothing, really. I just used my connections a little


    bit, though his modesty couldn’t mask the considerable efforts they had undertaken. Tracking down the


    doctor all the way to the exhibition and convincing him toe out of retirement, and ensuring his


    handling the surgery himself.


    As they reached the front of Daisy’s ward, Hazel conveyed her gratitude once more. “Thank you,


    Ethan. Honestly,” she sighed, appreciating the lengths he had gone to for Daisy’s sake. “I’m d I


    could be of help. You’re wee,” Ethan replied. The two of them stood there lingering in a


    contemtive silence. “Well, take care then,” Ethan said softly, preparing to leave. “Thank you,” she


    responded. However, before Ethan could fully depart, Hazel called out to him halting him in his steps.


    “Ethan… Mr. Wild,” she addressed him through the quiet hospital halls. “I’m sorry. about the project’s


    dy. I’ll oversee it from next week,” Hazel apologized, burdened by the sense of responsibility for the


    dys affecting Tesco’s development and her colleagues at Starlight.


    “It’s not your fault, Hazel. Take care of Daisy, and yourself too. You haven’t been


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    sleeping well, have you?” Ethan inquired, disying genuine concern. He sighed, recognizing the toll


    this situation had taken on Hazel. “Listen, the project would manage fine without you,” Ethan


    reassured, meeting Hazel’s eyes. “Just take care.” With those parting words, he turned and walked


    away, carrying a sense of unspoken mncholy at having to leave.


    Within Ethan, there was an unvoiced sadness. A part of him yearned to spend. more time with Daisy,


    that adorable munchkin whose presence had brought him a different kind of joy. Liam, who had been


    napping during Ethan’s earlier visit, with the team of doctors was now awake, having heard his mom’s


    voice outside the door. He opened the door and peered out curiously when he recognized Ethan’s


    voice earlier. “Hey, honey,” Hazel called out, but Liam, in his excitement, ran right past her. “Liam?” she


    called, her voice echoing down the hallway as her son headed toward the familiar figure ahead.


    As Ethan stepped into the elevator, about to press the down button, he spotted the small figure of Liam


    rushing toward him eagerly. Ethan paused for a moment, a smile tugging at the corners of his l*ps, and


    allowed Liam to dash into the elevator just before the doors closed. Liam, having recognized Ethan’s


    back, had acted on pure instinct, an rushed after Ethan, his Mr Woods, forgetting every other thing. “Mr


    Wood!” The exuberant sound of Liam’s voice reverberated through the elevator walls as Liam flung


    himself at Ethan, embracing his legs with unabashed. joy.


    Surprised for a moment, Ethan couldn’t help but feel happy and chuckle at the unexpected warmth of


    the greeting. “Liam,” he called softly, still processing the delightful reunion.


    “Mr. Woods!” Liam eximed again, hisughter echoing with genuine happiness. “I thought it was


    you!” The infectious joy radiating from the little boy made. Ethan’s heart swell, prompting him to scoop


    Liam up, relishing in the warmth of the small, energetic bundle in his arms. Liam’s scent, a delightful


    blend of Hazel’s fragrance and the lingering sweetness of treats, enveloped Ethan like aforting


    cocoon.


    “Where have you been, Mr. Woods?” Liam inquired, a yful pout forming on hist expressive face. “I


    looked for you all over the other time.” It was a rare disy of attachment from a child who usually kept


    his distance. Ethan, caught off guard by the genuine warmth of Liam’s wee, couldn’t help but feel a


    surge of affection for the little one.


    Meanwhile, Hazel, perturbed by her son’s sudden sprint down the hallway and into the elevator,


    entered another one with the intention of finding him. Although not overly worried about his safety


    within the confines of the hospital, she couldn’t help but disapprove of his impromptu escapade.


    Determined to give. him a stern scolding once she located him, Hazel headed to the down floor,


    suspecting that Liam had apanied Ethan in the elevator.


    “I’m sorry. I’ve been really busy,” Ethan exined gently, squatting to Liam’s height. Concern etched on


    his face, Liam cupped Ethan’s face with his small


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    hands, asking, “Are you okay?” Touched by the genuine care, Ethan lifted Liam into his arms, ready to


    address the impending questions.


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    “Shall I introduce myself to you?” Ethan inquired, smiling at the clever boy who would undoubtedly


    have inquiries. “My name is Ethan Wild,” he stated, adding with a sigh, “Ethan Wild Wood,” anticipating


    confusion over the name change. “So people may call me Mr. Wild, but don’t worry. I’m also Mr. Wood,


    he smoothly exined, recognizing the potential difficulty in rifying the matter to a child. Liam, deep


    in thought, stared at Ethan. “Your name is Mr. Wild. Not Mr. Woods, right?” he asked gently. Liam’s


    probing continued as he questioned, “You’re the same man from the airport too, aren’t you?” Liam had


    thought hard at the resemnce between the two men for a long while and concluded they had to be


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    the same people.


    Ethan, surprised by the astuteness of the child, widened his eyes in shock. “Mummy says I’m a genius.


    I’m very smart, so you can’t fool me,” Liam dered, a small frown forming.


    Ethan, feeling defeated, sighed and admitted, “I’m sorry.” The disappointment in Liam’s eyes was


    palpable. “Is that why you didn’te visit me again?” Liam’s voice trembled with a mix of sadness


    and confusion. He sought an exnation “I waited for you at school everyday.” Liam rubbed his palms


    together, expressing the void Ethan’s absence had left.


    Ethan’s felt a pang in his heart, a oneness with the boy. He had also missed him. greatly and it had


    taken great effort not to match down to his school everyday. “Was it because you know I don’t like the


    guy at the airport, and it was you, and you thought I don’t like you?” Liam sought an exnation, his


    innocent understanding shining through.


    “Yes,” Ethan replied simply, recalling the incident at the airport where Liam had. thought he was picking


    on his younger sister Daisy. Theplexity of the situation was beyond what a child’s ears could


    school. Liam pursed his l*ps at Ethan’s admission. “Do you forgive me?” Ethan asked, hoping for


    reconciliation with him.


    Liam sighed deeply


    “I missed you.” He muttered hugging Ethan once more. Ethan’s heart nearly melted. He k*ssed the little


    boy’s forehead and adorable chubby cheeks.


    To have the boy love him that much felt like he had won a in life. Nothing else. mattered at that time.


    Then Liam responded a resounding “Yes,” while lightly touching Ethan’s face..


    “Can it be our little secret?” Ethan proposed; Hazel would raise hell if she found out he had visited her


    kids school. Liam after a moment of contemtion, his finger on his Chin with a contemtive serious


    look agreed.


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