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

you... Let me be there for

her speech and their intensity. For a

thinking it over. He returned his car keys to Kevin and said

you

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 face damp with

to lose Mom. She wept. "What

"She's strong, Viv. The doctors are doing everything they can. She'll pull through. She has to" He did not know if he

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

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 make sure no one had noticed the sudden change in her demeanor. Fortunately, everyone

to her while

think it

one that

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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

anger, her hands fisting

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

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 fiance and father of her child, all in the name of keeping Alexander's attention solely to herself. And yet... Emma was still

way?" she spat, her mind racing. She would give anything

care of the aftermath

for now, she had

until you hear from me again

anger.

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

Annie steeled herself and walked back into the hospital hallway;