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

support you... Let me

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

keys

you

with a dozen of the

to lose Mom. She wept. "What if... what if something

her close, swallowing the fear rising in his own throat. "She's strong, Viv. The doctors are doing everything they

Vivian and she wiped the girl's tears off before gently pulling her into a warm embrace. "I'm here for you. sis. I'm here,"

she felt frozen on the spot. She glanced hastily around the hallway to make sure no one had noticed the sudden change in her demeanor. Fortunately, everyone was paying attention to Alexander and the doctor who'd

Vivian to have a seat next to her while placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, but her mind was miles

if it means what I think it does

that wouldn't raise

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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.

screwed up in anger, her hands fisting as she struggled to contain the

She'd given it

and had immediately arranged for men to move Emma's things out of her apartment, just in case Alexander noticed her too. She had even went as far as hiting one

got in my way?" she spat, her mind racing. She would

the aftermath to clean up

for now, she had

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

anger.

and she quickly removed the SIM card from the phone, breaking it in half before grinding it under her heel. She took a moment to readjust her expression, erasing all traces of the anger that was flowing through her veins. She

steeled herself and walked back into the hospital hallway;