Single Orc Daddy: A Single Mom and Single Orc Dad Romance by Black Zora

Author:Black, Zora
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-10-10T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 19

Chloe

Isit on a park bench, watching Penelope climb the jungle gym. The sun warms my face, but I can't shake the chill in my heart. Rendal's absence weighs heavily on me, and I find myself checking my phone every few minutes, hoping for a message that never comes.

"Look, Mommy!" Penelope calls out, waving from the top of the structure. I force a smile and wave back, trying to push away the nagging worries about my relationship.

As I watch her play, my mind wanders to the last conversation with Rendal. His words echo in my head, leaving me feeling confused and hurt. I shake my head, trying to focus on the present moment. This outing is for Penelope, I remind myself. She shouldn't have to deal with my emotional turmoil.

Suddenly, a loud thud breaks through my thoughts, followed immediately by a cry of pain that makes my blood run cold. I jump to my feet, my heart racing as I scan the playground.

"Penelope?" I call out, panic rising in my throat. I rush towards the jungle gym, my eyes searching frantically for my daughter.

I spot her on the ground near the base of the structure, clutching her arm and sobbing. I rush over to Penelope, my heart pounding in my chest. She's on the ground, clutching her arm and sobbing uncontrollably. I drop to my knees beside her, trying to keep my voice calm despite the fear tightening my chest.

"Shh, it's okay, sweetie. Mommy's here," I soothe, gently brushing her hair back from her tear-stained face. "Can you show me where it hurts?"

Penelope hiccups and points to her left arm, which is already starting to swell. I bite my lip, knowing this isn't just a minor bump or scrape.

"Okay, baby, we're going to get you some help. Can you wiggle your fingers for me?"

She tries, wincing in pain. The movement is limited, and I feel a wave of panic wash over me. I need to get her to a hospital, but how? My car is in the shop, and Rendal isn't answering his phone. I feel so alone at this moment, wishing desperately for his support.

"It hurts, Mommy," Penelope whimpers, fresh tears spilling down her cheeks.

"I know, sweetheart. We're going to make it better, I promise." I pull out my phone, my hands shaking as I dial 911. As I wait for the operator to answer, I hold Penelope close with my free arm, trying to comfort her while fighting back my own tears.

"We need an ambulance…" I mutter, knowing I can't do this.

"No!" Penelope shakes her head as tears streak her cheeks. "No. I don't want to go in one."

I'm not thinking clearly or I wouldn't have said that. Penelope saw a neighbor get loaded into one once and she's been freaked out ever since. It would only make her panic more, probably lead her to get more hurt.

"Okay," I say as she starts to melt down. "Okay. No ambulance."

I fumble with my phone, my hands trembling as I try to think clearly.

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