Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Kevin phone rang as Alexander and Annie were about to step into the car at the airport. One glance at Kevin's face told Alexander that something was terribly wrong.

Kevin rushed over, shaking. "Sir... there's... We've got a problem

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Alexander fixed him with a cold gaze, his patience already thinning Kevin had been know

to panic without cause in the

past, so Alexander wasn't moved.

"Just say it. I don't have time for drama." Alexander said.

"It's... it's from Mrs. Todd, sir."

At the mention of his mother's assistant, Alexander's expression suddenly changed. Considering, Kevin's panicking state, Alex was already aware that what ever he wanted to say wouldn't be good. "What happened" Alexander demanded, his voice worried but cold.

"Your mother slipped in the bathroom. She was wounded. They're on their way to the hospital as we speak... sir"

"Damn it!" Alexander swore, taking the car key from Kevin's hand. He turned to Annie, his expression filled with worry and hurry. "Annie, go with Kevin for now. "I will call you later"

Annie took a step forward, her expression full of worry. "No, Ales. I will like to go with you,' she replied adamantly.

"Annie... please. This is my family matter."

"Anything that affects you, affects me," she interrupted firmly, her voice trembling, "I want to be there for you, Alex. I love

you... Let me be there

taken off guard by her speech and their intensity. For a brief moment, he saw a side of her

it over. He returned his car keys to Kevin and said commandingly. "Drive

you

to the VIP area with a dozen of the hospital top officials trailing after them. Vivian

She wept. "What if...

rising in his own throat. "She's strong, Viv. The doctors are doing everything

before gently pulling her into a warm embrace. "I'm here for you. sis. I'm here," she murmured, her hand

glanced hastily around the hallway to make sure no one had noticed

and motioned for Vivian to have a seat next to her while placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, but her mind

what I think it does she thought. She needed an

that

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from prying eyes and cameras. She took a deep breath and dialed

in anger, her hands fisting as she struggled to contain

happen? She'd given it

her apartment, just in case Alexander noticed her too. She

hell got in my way?" she spat, her

the aftermath to clean

person. But for

all the evidence. Lay low until you hear from me again

anger.

heel. She took a moment to readjust her expression, erasing all traces of the anger that was flowing through her veins. She wasn't done yet. If Emma thinks she's won, she has no

walked back into the hospital

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