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 you.

a brief moment, he saw

car keys to Kevin and said

you

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,

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

everything they can. She'll pull through.

off before gently pulling her into a warm embrace.

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.

seat next to

it means what I think it does she thought. She needed an excuse to

that wouldn't

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from prying eyes and cameras. She took a deep breath and dialed the number. A low,

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

She'd given it

Emma at 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, all in the name of keeping Alexander's attention solely to herself. And yet... Emma was still alive,

spat, her mind racing. She

of the aftermath

person. But for now, she

hear from me

anger.

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. If Emma thinks she's won, she

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