Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring
Chapter 14
Chapter 14
was going to be.
Alexander stood at his hotel window, his gaze fixed on the flower shop below, as workers began to show up to start their day. He suspected that Emma wouldn't show but still, he had to see it for himself, to accept the unsettling reality before deciding. what his next step Kevin came in, no less haggard than his boss. "I've looked around the area, but she's nowhere to be found, sir." he said in a
low tone.
Alexander turned from the window, his eyes sharp with simmering fury, "She couldn't have left the country, he growled low; his voice was barely contained. "I've already informed people at every port, every station. Nothing, no person, no bag is leaving this country by air, road, or SEA without my knowledge
The word "sea" came out of his mouth bitter in amount he couldn't conceal. Late last night, he had found out that Emma had cloaked in disguise months ago and used the opportunity to slip out of the country as another person named Veronica Moore.
"I have people keeping an eye on her bank accounts too. She isnescaping me this time around" He as he headed out of the hotel. "She may have friends here who know where she's hiding Alexander added, heading toward the door of the hotel, his expression one of raw determination. Kevin fell into step behind him as they headed in the direction of the flower shop. Alexander's jaw clenched as he prepared to confront anyone who could lead him to her.
Just as he reached for the door, someone burst in, sending Alexander sideways in a mad dash. The man did not seem intimidating by the towering figure with whom he almost collided; loud and desperate, he yelled, tearing through silence of the flower shop. "I need to speak with Mrs. Hayes!"
Whe
He was the sort of man Alexander would normally have thrown out without a second glance. But today, Alexander's mind
wasn't on such trifles.
"Mrs-Hayes!" he shouted again, and this time, he drew several of the other employees attention.
A woman in her forties came forward, a professional smile. "How may I assist you, sir?
The man's face was creased with frustration. "I'm looking for Veronica, he demanded, in an intense tone. And with the words, Alexander paused and turned around, his gaze locking onto the stranger.
raised an eyebrow. "And who might you be to
am her fiancé!" the man exclaimed, in
before bursting hot in his chest. "Her fiance? This was the reason. This was why Emma had let the divorce go through without a word
forward, tempted to knock the man down then and there, but
agitated; his voice was almost breaking. "I need to speak to her. I came back home this morning and saw that our apartment was empty. I don't understand why she
but there was a distinguished note of lack of further patience. "Sir, Veronica didn't come
screwed up in anger. "What do you mean she didn't come to work? I got home to an empty place! Just bring her out here!" His voice was loud and
Mrs. Hayes said in firm voice but cool tone. "If you don't
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phone. Each word was laced with a notch of impatience. "You need to keep looking. Don't stop until you
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step, a reminder of just how grim her situation had
relentlessly. She couldn't touch her accounts, as Alexander was surely monitoring every transaction, and she couldn't give him the chance of finding out where she was. The cash in her purse was limited and would
the limited space, trying to sink into the darkness so that no
walking into when she'd agreed to attend that event, her heart clenched at the memory. But regrets couldn't change things now. She had to survive, she had to
finding a cat near the back and away from any windows. She ordered the most basic, cheapest meal available and made a conscious effort to eat slowly, savoring each bite
mind as some kind of cruel irony. She had saved and prepared a security under her fake name, Veronica Moore. Now, though, those resources seemed to taunt her, unreachable and useless in this moment of her need. As she stared at her nearly empty purse, Emma knew she was on her own. Whatever she has to do to, it is the matter how she would find a way to make it through. That night, Emma entered another gas station. Exhaustion weighed heavily upon her, and she hoped to be able to find a quiet corner where she
Her eyelids just started to lower when footsteps sounded, jerking her again into a full state of alertness.
heart hammered as she jumped to her feet, clutching her bag tightly. She silently prayed they'd stumble by,
them came forward, his flashlight blinding her as he leered. "Well, well, who do we have
fear Fm. She stammered, trying to keep her voice steady. "You... you. Another man mocked, swaying as he stumbled closer.
clenched her fists
you run away with
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About Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring - Chapter 14
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