Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 29

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"I've known for months. More than a year, actually," Mrs. Walker replied softly. "I just.. I didn't want to force it. I wanted you. to trust me enough to tell me yourself."

Emma bit her lip, the words tangled up in her throat. She didn't know where to start, how to explain the painful memories she had locked away. Mrs. Walker's gaze held hers, patient and kind, and after a heavy sigh, Emma felt the floodgates open.

"You're free to tell me everything." Mrs. Walker said gently, reaching out to squeeze Emma's hand. "I won't judge you Emma. I'm so grateful you're here, and so lucky to have met you when I did."

With tears beginning to blur her vision, Emina finally spoke, the pain and bitterness she had buried for years spilling out She shared everything about her relationship with Alexander... the betrayal, the heartbreak, the loss. Each word dragged old wounds to the surface, and emotions she'd tried to bury rose, overwhelming her. She choked back a sob, her voice wavering as she confessed every painful detail.

Mrs. Walker moved closer, pulling Emma into her arms. She held her tightly, letting her cry as the painful memories poured out, silent tears of her own gathering as she realized just how much Emma had suffered. She marveled at the strength it had taken for Emma to endure all of this and still remain so gentle, so loving

known." She held Emma close, "I'm so sorry that I wasn't there with you through all

her own tears spilling over. "Strangers or not, I wish I had found you sooner. Her words trailed off into quiet sobs as she clung to Emma, her tears soaking into

her. Mrs. Walker's face was filled with anguish, and there was something in her eyes... something Emina had never

been holding this in for a year." Mrs. Walker whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "I didn't want

heart pounded. "What do

through it when you're ready. I. I need to rest now. Goodnight, dear." She gave a small nod and left the room. Emma stared down at the file, feeling a sense of foreboding. Her

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Twenty eight years ago.

things and left for the neighboring country, vowing to never look back. Determined to start fresh, she shut the door on her old life, but soon after,

had other plans. Her own child came unexpectedly early, born too soon in the privacy of her small home, she tried to rush to the hospital. But it was

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