Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Kevin stepped into Alexander's office with a measured stride, his expression somber as he shut the door behind him. He bowed slightly, clearing his throat before speaking. "The man you asked me to look into, Kevin began, "he's not just some random guy."

Alexander, who had been leaning back in his chair, instantly sat upright. His brow furrowed in suspicion as he motioned for Kevin to continue.

"He's one of the Fernando brothers," Kevin said, his voice even but with an undercurrent of importance.

Alexander stared back at him for a moment, his face incredulous. "You can't be serious," he said with sudden sharpness. "There's no way he's a Fernando, and I didn't recognize him."

Kevin nodded solemnly. "He's been out of the country for several years. He came back into the country just days after Mrs. Black returned.

Alexander's jaw clenched, his mind racing. "If he is one of the Fernandos, then Emma's relationship to Jaden doesn't make a lick of sense," he muttered, mostly to himself.

His thoughts spiraled back to that crazy morning at the flower shop where some man had claimed to be Entrna's fiance, making such a scene. It didn't add up whatsoever.

How could Emma, who had lived a poor life for the past five years, suddenly be attached to someone as influential as Fernandos?

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in the general direction of Kevin, all stern and hard. "I want you to dig deeper, search for that man who came to the flower shop five years ago. Figure out who he is, where he is, and most importantly, why he is to Emma." Kevin nodded. "I'll get onto that right away, sir" he said and abruptly made his way out

Fernando family inside out, though never personally, due to the name being synonymous with power and influence. And yet, if Emma truly were linked. to them, he found it strange that they had not utter one word about her

Emma's return to the country had

clenching, his resolution hardening. He did not know what Emma was hiding, but

Ethan, Emily, and Jaden, the freshness of the air outside had taken a welcome

a bit pale, but he was

couldn't help but glance in the rearview mirror, her heart swelling with relief and gratitude. After all they'd been through. Her son's smile seemed like a

CEO of W2 HOLDINGS, the internet had exploded with anticipation. The "Strong Woman Challenge" was still trending-a viral movement she never expected to spark. Now, a new wave

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fray. What if they were disappointed when they finally learned that it was her-a single mom with a messed-up past? She had multiplied W2 HOLDINGS within her four years as the

came out?

balloons, a large banner strung across the front porch that read Welcome Home, Ethan! She turned to