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 me be there for you.

For a brief moment, he saw a side of her

it over. He returned his car keys to Kevin and said commandingly. "Drive us there and go

you

area with a dozen of the hospital top

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

The doctors are doing everything they can. She'll pull through. She has to" He did not know if he was reassuring her or

tears off before gently pulling her into a warm

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

call and motioned for Vivian to have a seat next to her while placing a reassuring hand on her

means what I think it does she thought.

one that wouldn't raise

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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 operation failed. The guys

face screwed up in anger, her hands fisting as she

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

the 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 fiance and father of her child,

the hell got in my way?" she spat, her mind racing.

care of the aftermath

that person. But for now, she had

Lay low until you hear from me again she instructed, her

anger.

in half before grinding it under her heel. She took a moment to readjust her

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