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

want to support you... Let me

their intensity. For a brief moment, he saw a side of her that he

he finally replied after thinking it over. He returned his car keys to Kevin and said commandingly. "Drive us

you

dozen of the hospital top officials trailing after them. Vivian rushed into Alexander's arms. She was crying vigorously. She

She

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

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

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

what I think it does she thought. She needed an

that wouldn't

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the second Alexander pulled the doctor 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.

in anger, her hands fisting as

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

Wings of Hope event the moment she stepped inside, despite her heavy makeup. She had quickly slipped out to gather information regarding her 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 of the men to pose as Emma's supposed

spat, her mind racing. She would give anything

of the aftermath to clean up

that person. But for now, she

low until you hear from me again

anger.

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

walked back into the hospital hallway; her face