Cold Rejection

"I was busy. What's up?" I asked in a flat voice.

"I fell and scraped my knee. It's all red and it hurts so much." Hazel suddenly started bawling.

I comforted her in a flat voice. "Don't cry. Just be more careful next time."

"Mom, where are you? I want you to come take care of me," Hazel sniffled.

"I'm in Oakhaven," I said, not hiding it from her.

"Are you in Oakhaven for work?" Hazel asked, her v