Relief

Ava’s POV

The next few moments after I am told that my daughter has been seriously injured while on the playground are a blur to me. Somehow, I manage to maintain my calm while asking the necessary questions.

“She’s been taken to the hospital, Ms. Jones. We’re really sorry about all this. We tried to reach you several times, but you weren't answering your phone.” One of the teachers tells me, wringing her hands worriedly.

I take my phone out of my bag and it is then I see that there are several missed calls on it. I had put it on do not disturb mode because I was very busy and did not want anything to interfere with my work.

“Alright. I’d like to go see her now, please.” I say in a voice that feels like it does not belong to me.

Harper has always been a very healthy child, and she has never had any cause to stay overnight at a hospital since I gave birth to her.

The thought of my baby girl being in pain causes my heart to form tight knots of worry and pain.

“I don’t think you’re in th