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Chapter 10 I’m Not His Mother
“No,” Bianca quickly denied, acting my and clinging to Erik’s arm. There might be lots of guys out there, but I only love you. Besides, George got ditched by a woman to young, he can t be that good looking! In all of Phoenix City, you’re the only one with a good family background and good looks. Es so lucky to
And beside him, Bianca sighed in relief,
The conversation picked up again, becoming lovely a
y and harmonious.
In the hospital a surgical ward, Hazel was all by herself, feeling lonely. Her danach growled, so she grabbed her phone to order some food.
Out of nowhere, she heard Leo’s sweet voice at the door. Mom
Hallocked up and saw Leo running towards her. She almost jumped out of bed to catch him but then remembered her leg was messed up, so her arms just hung there awkwardly
Leo saw her and happily ran into her open arms, hugging her tightly. He looked up at her with those big eyes. “Mommy, were you thinking about me too? missed you so much!”
It was weird for Hazel because the usually hated being touched by strangers, but with Leo, it felt natural. Maybe it was just his cuteness,
She gently patted his head and asked, “Leo, have you eaten yet?”
Leo grinned. “Mommy, I came to eat with you! Daddy says its lonely to eat alone, so he always eats with me,” he snuggled closer. “Mommy, now that I ve found you, you wont have to eat alone anymore.”
Just then, a man in his fifties walked in and said respectfully, Ms. Astor, bello, I am Mr. York’s private butler. You can call me Zaid.
Two young women in the twenties followed him in
Hazel looked at him, feeling a bit weirded out but keeping silent.
Zaid pointed to the women and introduced them. This is Ursa Reynolds and Kaida Saunders. They are the senior caregivers Mr. York has arranged for you. During your hospital stay, they will be at your service. Serve lunch to Ms. Astor and Mr. York, he instructed.
Ursa and Kaida then set up the lunch on the table by Hazels bed and handed over the utensils. “Ms. Astor, Mr. York, please enjoy “
is way over the top
top. No need to go this far for me.
Hapel thought, Georges arrangement is wa
That accidental fire had clearly caused George more
e more significant losses.
“Thank you” Hazel accepted the utensils. She was really hungry, and the food looked amazing
“Its the first time cooking for Ms. Astor. Do you have any particular preferences of dietary restrictions? Zaid suddenly put on reading glasses, took out a notebook, and started jotting things down. His serious attitude startled Hazel again.
Saori was a bit taken aback and slowly said, “No.”
Leo chumed in, “Mommy, let’s ratt”
In huppily
Hazel nodded. “Get it.” And they dug in hu
Zeid didn’t bother them further, just quietly observed and wrote in his notebook,
carrots either? What a coincidence, neither do
Lots of kids didn’t like catinis,
After the meal, she thanked Zaid
Zaid didn’t stick around and left quarkly, leaving Ursa and Kaida to take care of her
Har glanced at the time and thought it should be Leo’s nap time. He looked a bit sleepy after eating
do 1 be able to move him if he fell asleep here.
get mad if he couldn’t find Les and think
| hesitating. George’s
He walked over, bead shouldered and slim waisted with long legs
A
Get out, Harel maleed his wrist was wrapped in thick bandages, whi
had just nonchalantly carried her
que and said. “Leo should be sleepy Kids need their naps.
ke him down
Lanked pitifully, “Mommy, can I sleep
leep here with you?
Hazel mint bear to say no. She looked at te
to do and need to go out for a while. I M. Astor is available, could you please help me with Lea? George said directly, “Leo just had an Burgery, and the doctor The needs plenty of rest. Please help me make sure he sleeps well”
walked
elf. Does George think some kind CEO! Dienak for my opinion. What she thinking? In the worried I might take
wheelchair closer to the bed, and said gently. “Have a good sleep, i’ll stay with
Mommy” Leo tightly hugged Hazel i
sing it to his chest. He quickly fell asleep.
Les asleep, Hazel gently pulled her arm
arm nut and was about to lease
you.”
to make up, hugged her tighter and murmured softly, “Mommy, please don’t leave me again, okay?””
Herkeseeping face with some heartache. How beatless must Leo’s mother be to leave such an adorable child?
Looking at Leus tute sleeping fare, she leaned in and gently kissed his cheek.
As she Lhed her head after the kiss, the found that George, who had just left, had somehow returned
He quelly watched
Hanell Celt instantly awkward
cleared her threat to ease the awkwardness. “Leo is too cute.”
pursed her lips and said, “Aho, I hope Mr. York can explain to
And at her. Its always remained silent, making Hazel feel untary.
the pondered. Did I in some!!
ming? Why do feel a familiar sense of oppression whenever Geroge in around? Even without saying a word, he
Maced decided to clarity merything at soor. The fire at the engagement party was an accident. Mr. York Iready covered my medical exjanum, so therei for me And there’s also no need to arrange two caregivers to take care of me. Besides, I hope M. Turk can explain to Len
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