Chapter 179 Overwhelmed

• Hazel and her children exited the building, heading home. Along the way, they made a brief stop at a small store to purchase some pins. As a family of three, they joyfully arranged the kids’ paintings on the fridge. Hazel took a step back, admiring her children’s artwork with pride. Liam’s piece, in particular, stood out as a well-drawn masterpiece; it was clear the boy had a gift for creativity.
• After their creative display, the kids washed up and enjoyed their dinners before heading to bed. Hazel lovingly k*ssed each of them goodnight, a daily routine that held a world of affection and reassurance.
• Now alone in the quiet of her home, the disappointment of the day weighed heavily on Hazel’s mind. She felt an overwhelming urge to cry, the emotional toll of hearing that her daughter’s hope had been retired. by the doctor, followed by the sudden termination of her hard work contract, had taken its toll.