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

For a

it over. He returned his car keys to Kevin and

you

and Annie headed straight to the VIP area with a dozen of the hospital top officials trailing

don't want to lose Mom. She wept. "What if... what

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

the girl's tears off before gently pulling her into a warm embrace. "I'm here for you. sis. I'm here," she murmured, her hand patting

then her phone vibrated in her pocket. And the 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

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

it does she thought. She needed an excuse to

that wouldn't

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to the hospital, far enough away from prying eyes and cameras. She

up in anger, her hands fisting as

given it

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 hell got in my way?" she spat, her mind racing. She would give

of the aftermath to

that person. But for

until you hear from

anger.

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.

Annie steeled herself and walked back into the hospital