Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

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

to support you... Let

taken off guard by her speech and their intensity. For a brief

He returned his car keys to Kevin and said

you

When they eventually arrived, Alexander and Annie headed straight to the VIP area with a dozen of the hospital top officials trailing after them. Vivian rushed into Alexander's arms. She was crying vigorously. She held to him firmly, her

want to lose Mom. She wept. "What if...

his own throat. "She's strong, Viv. The doctors are doing everything they can. She'll pull through. She has

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

the second her eyes fell on the caller ID, a chill run down her spine, and she felt frozen on the spot. She glanced hastily around the hallway to

to her while placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, but her mind

if it means what I think it does she thought. She needed an excuse

that wouldn't raise

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away, Annie knew it was time. She made her way out and to the hospital, far enough away from prying eyes and cameras. She took a deep breath and dialed the number. A low, ragged voice answered. The

her hands

could this happen? She'd given it her all,

case Alexander noticed her too. She had even went as far as hiting one of the men to pose as Emma's supposed

she spat, her mind racing. She would give

of the aftermath to clean up

person. But for now, she had

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

anger.

moment to readjust her expression, erasing all traces of the anger that was flowing through her veins. She wasn't done yet. If

herself and walked back into the hospital hallway; her