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Chapter 96: Cliche
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I stayed by Hayden’s side, sitting quietly in the hospital room with only the soft beeping of the monitor breaking the silence. The doctors said he was stable, but I didn’t want to leave. Not when there was a chance it could happen again.He looked peaceful in his sleep. His breathing was steady, his hands resting calmly over the blanket. After everything that happened in the park, I couldn’t bear the thought of not being here if he woke up confused or in pain.My phone suddenly buzzed.I picked my phone and it was Aiden.I stepped outside of the room for a second and answered quickly.“Hey,” he said right away. “Are you still at the hospital?”“Yeah. I’m staying the night.”“What happened? Why didn’t you come home with Hayden?” I could hear the worry in his voice. “Is he okay?”“He’s fine now,” I said gently. “He just… had a little episode earlier. The doctor said it might be from trying to remember things too fast. It triggered something.”Aiden was quiet for a moment before replyin
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Hayden sat up slowly on the hospital bed, poking at the food on the tray with his spoon. His brows were drawn together, like he was forcing himself to eat.I sat nearby, eyes fixed on him.I couldn't help it. I just kept staring at him. Every small move he made, the way he picked up the spoon, how he avoided looking at me—I noticed it all. There was something comforting about just watching him, like if I looked away, I might miss something important. But I also knew I was making him uncomfortable.He soon shifted in his seat. His spoon wobbled slightly, and he paused mid-bite. His ears were turning red, and I saw him sneak a glance my way. I pretended not to notice, but I knew he caught me staring again.He coughed and finally turned to face me. "Is there something on my face?"I blinked, caught off guard. "What? No! Nothing at all."He stared for a second longer, then went back to poking at the food. The silence between us felt heavier now. I noticed he’d barely touched the meal."Is
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I stood near the door, adjusting the strap of my bag as I glanced toward the couch where Hayden sat, still a little sleepy-eyed but clearly alert. Blake stood a few feet away, clutching the edge of the coffee table as he stared up at him with that spark of excitement only children could carry.I bet he’s excited because it’s been some time since they two played together. And since it’s holiday, I scheduled this day specifically for them to enjoy it together, "You should stay home today," I said gently, giving Hayden a soft smile. "I'll be at work and be back by evening."Hayden blinked at me, his brows rising slightly in surprise. "You're leaving me alone with him?" he asked, his voice teetering between amused and horrified as he gestured toward Blake.Blake beamed up at him. "Please, Uncle Hayden? We can play all day!"The look on Hayden's face was priceless. His eyes shifted back and forth between me and Blake like he was watching a tennis match. I stifled a laugh, watching the pan
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The door slammed open with a loud bang as I rushed inside, heart pounding and panic boiling under my skin. I barely noticed I had kicked my heels off somewhere by the door. My bag hit the couch as I sprinted toward the living room, my breath caught in my chest.Because of the adrenaline I didn’t even notice how strange it was that the house was calm and quiet. Shouldn’t it be at least…well…chaotic?The moment I arrived at the living room, confusion immediately made it’s way to my face. Hayden was sitting on the couch, gently patting Blake's head. Blake was curled against his side, his small shoulders trembling despite the soft hush Hayden whispered above him. The sight froze me in place.Blake’s eyes were swollen, his cheeks full of dry tears. He looked like he’d cried himself raw."Hayden," I breathed out, my voice hoarse. "What happened?"He looked up slowly.And smiled.It wasn’t a warm smile, not the kind that softened his face and lit his eyes like before. No. This one sent a ch
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Hayden sat up slowly on the hospital bed, poking at the food on the tray with his spoon. His brows were drawn together, like he was forcing himself to eat.I sat nearby, eyes fixed on him.I couldn't help it. I just kept staring at him. Every small move he made, the way he picked up the spoon, how he avoided looking at me—I noticed it all. There was something comforting about just watching him, like if I looked away, I might miss something important. But I also knew I was making him uncomfortable.He soon shifted in his seat. His spoon wobbled slightly, and he paused mid-bite. His ears were turning red, and I saw him sneak a glance my way. I pretended not to notice, but I knew he caught me staring again.He coughed and finally turned to face me. "Is there something on my face?"I blinked, caught off guard. "What? No! Nothing at all."He stared for a second longer, then went back to poking at the food. The silence between us felt heavier now. I noticed he’d barely touched the meal."Is
