New Boss Is My One-Night Stand's Baby Daddy novel Chapter 27

27 Chapter 27 – Emergency Revelations

Chapter 27 – Emergency Re

Emergency Revelations.

Liam’s POV

The entire drive to Hazel’s apartment, I watched her hands tremble in her lap. Whatever crisis had pulled her away from our evening together had shaken my usually composed assistant to her core.

She bolted from the car the moment I parked, her heels clicking frantically against the pavement. I caught up to her at the building entrance.

*I’m coming with you,” I said, catching her elbow gently. “Whatever’s happening, you shouldn’t face it alone.”

Hazel’s eyes were wide with worry, but she nodded gratefully. We took the elevator in tense silence, her fingers twisting the strap of her purse.

A middle–aged woman with graying hair met us at Hazel’s apartment door. Her face was etched with concern.

“Hazel, thank God you’re here. I was about to call the hospital, the woman said, wringing her hands. “His temperature spiked to 103 degrees about an hour ago

“Where is he, Clara?” Hazel’s voice cracked with panic.

“In your bedroom. I’ve been trying to bring his fever down with cool cloths, but nothing’s working.”

Hazel rushed down the hallway, and I followed instinctively. When we entered the bedroom, I froze in the doorway. Hazel was lifting a small boy from the bed, his dark hair damp with sweat, his small body limp against her chest.

“Shh, baby, Mommy’s here now,” she whispered, pressing her lips to his forehead.

The word hit me like a physical blow. Mommy. Hazel had a child. In all our months of working together, through late nights and business dinners, she had never mentioned a son. The revelation sent my mind reeling.

Clara appeared beside us, her face grave. “Hazel, I really think we should take him to the emergency room. Fevers this high in toddlers can be dangerous.”

“You’re right,” Hazel sald, her volce steadying with maternal resolve. “Can you grab his overnight bag while I get him dressed?”

“Of course, dear.

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I stood there like a statue, processing this new reality. Hazel had a child. A son who looked to be about two years old, with her same dark hair and delicate features.

“Liam,” Hazel’s voice cut through my stupor. “Thank you for bringing me home, but I Leo to the hospital now.”

Leo. Even his name felt like a punch to my chest.

“I’ll drive you both,” I said, my voice coming out rougher than intended.

“You don’t have to do that. I can call a cab.”

“Absolutely not, Hazel. Let’s go.”

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The authority in my voice left no room for argument. I helped them to the car, Hazel sliding into the back seat with Leo cradled against her chest. Through the rearview mirror, I watched her stroke his hair, murmuring soft reassurances.

I drove faster than I should have, my hands gripping the steering wheel as Hazel’s quiet fears filled the car. When we reached the hospital, I dropped them at the emergency entrance and went to park.

Inside, I found Hazel in the waiting area, Leo now awake but clinging to her like a lifeline. She looked up when I approached, surprise flickering across her exhausted features.

“What are you doing here?” she asked softly.

I settled into the chair beside her, studying the little boy who was watching me with curious dark eyes. “I wasn’t going to leave you to handle this alone.”

Tears gathered in Hazel’s eyes. “Thank you,” she whispered.

“So,” I said, keeping my voice casual despite the storm of questions in my head, “when exactly were you planning to tell me you have a son?”

Hazel’s cheeks flushed. “It’s not a secret, Liam. I would never hide Leo from anyone. Evelyn knows about him. The subject just never came up between us.”

“Evelyn knows?”

“Yes, remember that dinner we had to cancel a few weeks ago? We were having dinner at my place with Chloe and Leo.”

I felt a smile tugging at my lips despite everything. “His name is Leo?”

“Yes, Mr. Sterling, this is Leo Vance,” she said, her voice warming with unmistakable maternal pride. “He’s the light of my entire world.”

Something twisted in my chest. “That’s quite a coincidence. Leo was my father’s name.”

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Hazel’s expression softened. “Really? What made you both choose that name?”

“Leo means rock, stone,” she explained, brushing a strand of hair from her son’s forehead. “This little guy is my foundation. He gives me strength every single day.”

“That’s beautiful, Hazel. The old nickname slipped out naturally. “After my parents died, I decided that if I ever had a son, I’d name him Leo too. My father was my rock.”

Hazel reached over and touched my cheek gently. “Your father raised an incredible man. I know he’s proud of you.”

Her words sent warmth through me, but they also stirred up a curiosity I rarely allowed myself to feel about other people’s personal lives.

“What about Leo’s father?” I asked quietly.

Hazel’s face went carefully. “He doesn’t know Leo exists. It’s complicated and honestly pretty embarrassing. Can I tell you about it later?”

“Of course.”

A nurse called Leo’s name, and we followed her into an examination room. The doctor, a kind–faced man in his fifties, gestured for us to sit.

“So we have a little fever today?” he asked, washing his hands.

Hazel answered his questions with calm efficiency while I held her purse and Leo’s diaper bag. When the doctor asked Hazel to place Leo on the examination table, he turned to me with a smile.

“Come closer, Dad. You can watch the examination.”

Hazel opened her mouth to correct him, but I stepped forward smoothly. “Of course, Doctor. You know how it is with sick kids. We parents tend to panic.

The doctor chuckled knowingly. “I have five children myself, all teenagers now. Even being a pediatrician, I still worry when they get sick.”

I could feel Hazel’s confused stare burning into the side of my face, but I kept my expression neutral. There was no need to embarrass her by correcting the doctor’s assumption.

After examining Leo thoroughly, the doctor ordered blood work as a precaution, but assured us it was likely just a particularly stubborn cold. He explained that starting daycare often meant. exposure to new germs, and Leo’s immune system was simply adjusting.

“His vaccination records are excellent, the doctor noted, flipping through Leo’s file. “Very thorough medical history from your previous pediatrician. You’re clearly a very organized mother.

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