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

Let me be

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

car keys to Kevin and said commandingly. "Drive us there and

you

ride to the hospital was a blur. 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

She wept. "What if... what

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

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

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 make sure no one had noticed the sudden change in her demeanor. Fortunately, everyone was paying attention to Alexander and the doctor who'd just

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

I think it does she thought. She needed

one that wouldn't raise

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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

anger, her hands fisting as she struggled to contain

this happen? She'd given it

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

way?" she spat, her mind racing. She

the aftermath to clean up her

that person. But for now, she

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

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 wasn't done yet.

herself and walked back into the hospital hallway; her face calmed as she