Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 24

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As she stood outside, waiting for her Uber, a sinister thought began to form in her mind. If Brianna didn't want to die peacefully, perhaps Annie could assist in making it easier-just she had for her own father. Alexander might have slipped. out of her hands for now, but she would have him back. And by that time, Brianna wouldn't be a problem anymore.

Suddenly her phone rang, freezing her in place. She looked around cautiously, her heart racing with dread.

"Where is my money?" came a cold, ragged voice from the other end.

"I'm working on it." she snapped back, frustration boiling over. Just give me some more time!"

"I've given you more time than you deserve, Annie. Whatever happens to you now, know that you're the one to blame." "Please, just one more ch...

Before she could finish, a searing pain shot through her shoulder causing her to cry out. Blood began to gush from the wound as she instinctively bit her bottom lip, scanning the area for the unseen attacher. The surrounding was quiet and there was no one in the vicinity "That's my warning to you. Next time, it will go straight to your head," the voice said ominously before hanging up.

a new sense of resolve coursed through her veins. She was not going to let anyone take her down not Brianna, not anyone. She would reclaim her life, and no

and wrapping it around her injured shoulder. It has only been a graze but her bleeding has been

Worry etched on his face but Annie ignored him. Going to the hospital was not an option. The Doctors will know exactly where she got that injury from and she wasn't ready to start asking questions she didn't want to answer or getting Alexander an hint of what was going on in her

until she was inside their restroom. Where she immediately applied first aid in her injury and flushed the bullet down the toilet. She pulled out a wrapped paper filled with drugs. She needed it most at a time like this in order to use it to numb down the pain in her arm and the anger that was about to consume her whole. She knew Alexander wouldn't be coming home soon since

extra care. She named them Ethan and Emily, vowing with every fiber of her being to protect and cherish them. As she held Ethan close, hot tears filled her eyes. She couldn't help but imagine how different things

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Chapter 24

gently, her voice full of pride. "You

"I'm so lucky to have you in my life. Thank you

offering support without asking for anything in return. Watching him now, she felt a wave of gratitude. Her heart was full. She might not have the life she once envisioned, but in this moment,

spoke, I'm sorry to inform you, Mr. Black, but your mother has been diagnosed with dementia. This condition affects her memory and cognitive abilities and will

doctor could finish, Alexander shot to his feet, his face

his head sympathetically. Tm so sorry, Mr. Black. We'll help her as

find a way to cure her. What good is this hospital if you can't even help