Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 81

Chapter 81

The motion stopped, and the room was suddenly silent. Emma's knuckles whitened on the phone as she whispered, "Mom. Til call you back.

She hadn't even turned a step further when a loud, cheery "Surprise!" exploded from the kitchen.

Emma almost jumped out of her skin, clutching her chest as her twins, Emily and Ethan, burst into the room while Brandon followed them. Emily clutched a cake, wearing a very proud smile; Ethan was bouncing around beside her. "Oh my God, you scared the life out of me!" Emma exclaimed, bursting out laughing as her gaze shifted from her children to Brandon.

Brandon stepped forward, his eyes warm and sincere. "Congratulations, Emma. You've outdone yourself. I'm so proud of

your

Enuna's heart softened at his words, but suspicion flickered in her gaze. "Wait a minute. How did you get in here?" she asked. narrowing her eyes at Brandon.

Ethan piped up with a grin, "We let him in, Mom!"

turmoil, began setting the table with the feast he had brought. The spread looked incredible, and as they sat down together, the tantalizing flavors only added to the joyous atmosphere. Emma savored the moment,

glowing reviews, and support from people all over the world. For once, the spotlight felt

then, her

chest tightened as she read the words: "Miss Annie Confirms Pregnancy

clicked on the link. The

Annie's pregnancy was a bombshell that threatened to override everything. Emma felt the

deep breaths. Not now, she said

knew that

head, filled with panic and disbelief. The words of Emma from the restroom confrontation replayed her mind, an endless melody that cut a little deeper with each reprise.

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unassuming, and supposedly defeated-had unveiled herself as a formidable force. Wealthier, more powerful, and infinitely more cunning than Annie had ever imagined. The realization hit Annie like a freight train: Emma wasn't afraid

the warm bath, hoping it would take the edge off her frazzled nerves, did little to alleviate Annie's discomfort. Her chest tightened as she recalled the look in Emma's eyes last night: a mixture of confidence and disdain. Annie firmed her

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