Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

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Chapter 35

She jumped up, her heart thumping in her chest. It had indeed been the case that Emily was delicate, a poor thing whose health had been a source of concern. Emma had learned to bear it over the years, of course. But lately, her daughter had. been so much better, she'd finally dared to believe the worst was really behind them. Now, the hope seemed to seep away. She had grabbed her bag, running through the building and hardly acknowledging her staff as she made her way to the elevator.

Once in her car, Emma didn't need a second. Speeding through the city, her mind was fogged by fear and desperation as h hands clung to the steering wheel so tightly her knuckles had turned white. In her haste, she did not see a car that pulled into her path. She swerved too late, and with a sickening crunch, her car hit the other one. She immediately jumped out, cursing under her breath to see the damage and apologize.

"I'm so sorry," she called to a young man who got out of the other car, his face twisted in frustration.

"You destroyed my carl" he snapped.

"I know, I am so sorry. I'm in a rush," she said in a rush, rummaging through her purse. She pulled out her office card and thrust it at him. "Please, call me with this number. I'll pay for the damages, but I really have to go now. It is an emergency."

Emma was in her car, speeding to the hospital, before he could say another word. She prayed all the while she drove, her mind consumed with worry and her heart desperate for her daughter just to be okay. Finally, she reached the hospital, barely registering the parking of the car before she burst inside, her breath catching in her throat as she fought her way through the busy hallway.

A nurse led her into a room where Emily lay, her small body attached to a web of wires and machines. Emma's stomach twisted at the thought, instinctively reaching out to brush her daughter's hand. "How is she?" she asked, her voice trembling, as one of the doctors approached.

condition for now, but we are monitoring her closely. We'll be running more tests. For the

behind her. Helplessly, she put her forehead against the glass window, watching the doctors at work, her heart visibly aching with every second. She couldn't tear her gaze away, her breath caught

at the hospital, who had rushed her daughter from school, and demanded

She was just in class reading quietly, then. she

eyes. She envisioned Emily, terrified and confused, unable to comprehend what was happening with her. The mere afterthought that she wasn't there, that her little girl had to go through that on her own, tore

to join her and reached immediately for her daughter's hand, feeling the small, fragile fingers in her own. Her twin brother. Ethan, had been dismissed home from school, but was well taken care of at least until Empacould return, with her mother and a private nurse

hospitals than most adults. Emma would gladly give up every penny of her money, every ounce

hand as her tears fell, Tm here, darling. You're safe now. You don't have to

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her hand and softly talking to her, making her daughter feel she was there. With every labored breath her daughter took, Emma's heart ached, and though she did not know what the morrow would bring. in silence she vowed never to let her

found herself practically running down the cold, sterile hall. Muttering small prayers under her breath, she hoped Emily's condition wasn't as serious as it felt.

face already telling her all she needed to know-even before he spoke a word-and whatever it was that was wrong with Emily was way beyond the care in which

your daughter's health is in a critical state. She needs urgent

wrong with her. The doctor took a deep breath. "Emily has been diagnosed with a very rare brain disorder. After running several tests, we've determined that with immediate treatment there is a sixty percent chance

enough to give her hope. Then do it. I don't care what it costs. All that matters saving her," she replied, her voice shaking with determination from underneath. The doctor nodded,

into her voice. Then