Chapter 82


    The ward was enveloped in a serene silence, and Hazel had sumbed to sleep on thefortable


    sofa. The only audible presence in the room was the gentle hum of the air conditioning unit, creating a


    rhythmic ambiance.


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    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 exined 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


    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.


    “We’re going to have to check it out today,” she stated firmly. “That’s why I’m calling right now,” Chloe


    exined, the urgency of the matter reflected in her tone.


    Hazel nodded in understanding. She was already wide awake and walked across the room.


    “Would you be able toe to work?” Chloe asked hopefully.


    Hazel hovered over her kids. She touched Liam’s face. He stirred and tossed, then opened his eyes


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


    asleep. The chaos of the previous night seemed to be settling, but the new challenge at work


    demanded her immediate attention.


    Ethan had suggested that she take the day off, but Hazel felt it wasn’t necessary. With Liam staying


    home from school, he and Daisy could spend the day together.


    Despite Chloe’s evident devastation, she subtly conveyed the importance of Hazel’s presence without


    imposing undue pressure. As the head of the project, Hazel recognized her professional responsibilities


    and knew she had to bnce her roles effectively.


    “Yes. I’lle,” Hazel responded without hesitation.


    “Oh, thank God,” Chloe eximed, her relief palpable in her voice. Hazel chuckled, understanding the


    weight of the situation,


    “I really didn’t know what I would have done. See you in a few hours then,” Chloe said before hanging


    up. Hazel stretched, preparing herself for the day ahead.


    “Mommy?” Liam called, sitting up. Hazel smiled.


    “Yes, Bear?” she answered, sitting on his bed and stroking his small, round face.


    Are you okay?” she asked, concern etched in her eyes. He nodded,


    rubbing his eyes.


    She sighed, “You really scared mest night.”


    “You had an allergy reaction, from the drinks you took,” Hazel exined


    gently. “But you’re okay now.” She smiled, red to see him well.


    “I’m sorry, Mama,” Liam apologized, his eyes filled with sincerity.


    “It’s not your fault, sweetheart. You didn’t do anything wrong,” Hazel reassured him, pulling him into a


    “I wasn’t careful enough. I made Mommy worried,” he added, his small face showing a hint of sadness.


    Hazel continued to embrace him, softly k*ssing the top of his head. “No, baby, it’s not your fault.


    Mommy knows you’re a good boy.”


    Liam snuggled into her embrace, then looked up with a thoughtful expression. “You didn’t yell at her,


    did you?” he asked, a slight frown creasing his forehead.


    “At the teacher?” Hazel rified. He nodded, his expression serious.


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


    to be upset with his favorite teacher.


    “Mommy, you’re quite scary sometimes,” he expressed his concern.


    Hazel smiled gently, “Honestly, I did raise my voice a little. 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 next time.”


    Liam nodded, feeling reassured that his favorite teacher didn’t receive a serious scolding from his


    mom.


    Liam, I’ve got to go to work today. You won’t go to school, so you and Daisy get to stay together,” she


    exined.


    “Really?” He asked, his eyes lighting up with excitement.


    “Yes. It would be best if you don’t go to school today, so the doctors can check on you properly,” she


    borated.


    “Yay! Daisy and I can y,” he cheered, his enthusiasm contagious.


    Hazelughed, “Sure, why not?”


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    He ran to Daisy’s bed, bursting with excitement and eager to share the


    news.


    “Daisy, wake up! I don’t go to school today,” he joyfully announced.


    The little girl turned, rubbing her eyes and sitting up. Her small face was covered with herrge curls.


    She smiled brightly at her brother.


    “Liam,e close,” Daisy called.


    Liam sat on her bed, eagerly awaiting what Daisy had to say. Daisy nced at her mom, whose back


    was turned to them. Hazel was putting the ward in order a bit before she set out.


    Daisy leaned over to whisper something into her twin brother’s ears. Liam’s eyes lit up immediately as


    he absorbed the secret information from his sister.


    Hazel turned to meet her two kids, whispering things to themselves and visibly excited. Sheughed


    but decided not to probe them; they were no doubt nning how their day would go. Still, she was a


    little curious about what exactly they were whispering about.


    Leaving the room, Hazel stepped out into the hospital corridor to talk to


    some nurses.


    “Really?” Liam asked the moment Hazel was gone his eyes widening with excitement.


    “Mr. Princess reallyes every day?” He asked.


    “Yes.” Daisy nodded happily.


    “He visits and he ys with me.” She asserted.


    Just then, their mother walked in.


    “But let’s keep it a secret.” She said, holding her small finger over her l*ps in a sealing gesture.


    Liam nodded eagerly.


    “It’s gonna be our little secret.” He giggled.


    Hazel stood for some time, observing her kids and their secret conversation.


    “What’s got them smiling like that?” She wondered.


    Although intrigued by the mystery of their whispered exchange, Hazel


    decided not to press further. The sparkle in their eyes and the shared joy between the siblings made


    her heart swell with love.


    Smiling to herself, she left the room with a mix of curiosity and contentment, ready to face the day’s


    demands.