Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 90

Emma's phone buzzed as she navigated the crowded streets on her way home. She answered quickly, her personal assistant's voice filling the car.

"Ma'am, I've found an apartment that meets your requirements the assistant said, her tone hesitant.

Emma's spirits lifted momentarily. A secure apartment close to the hospital was exactly what she needed. "That's Where is it?"

great

Her assistant hesitated a moment, then replied. "The apartments in a secured complex not far from the hospital, but. there's a complication."

Emma's stomach tightened. "What kind of complication?"

"The property owner is Alexander Black.

The name hit Emma like a freight train. Of all people, it had to be him. She clutched the wheel a bit firmer while her chest tugged the ache of frustration. Of all things in the world, the last she would like to do is depend on Alexander for just about anything-let alone a roof over her head.

"Are you

you positive there's no other option?" She strained her voice

I have inquired as much as possible, ma'am, her assistant said with much courtesy. "The empty apartments around the hospital happen to be Mr. Black's as well." Emma let a heavy sigh out, situations she could barely control weighing in "Thanks; that goes to consideration.

on

her.

was restraint toward it all, since the approval for an apartment would

years.

way to reach home as fast as possible when her phone rang again. She looked at the screen, and her heart skipped a beat-the caller ID

her tone

was curt; he had no

a little

gave her the address of some quiet, inconspicuous bar. She noted the address mentally and

passing. She pulled into the garage of the bar, looked around for any

the air nibbled at her skin, but she

hostess greeted her and led her through to a somewhat secluded corner table. Dimmed lights cast long shades across the room; murmurs of conversations everywhere. Emma twirled her fingers around each other, getting increasingly nervous with each second that passed. When Jaden finally materialized, her breath hitched in her thro His suit was wrinkled, his tie undone, and his hair mússed, yet he

her, fixing his bloodshot eyes on hers. "You could have told me, he

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to ask what he was referring to; she already knew.

his chair as a bitter laugh escaped his lips. "Sorry? That's all you have to say?" His gaze slipped away from Emma, anguished. "I thought we trusted

if every word was a dagger struck deep into her heart. "I know

then, his eyes narrowing. "Reasons? And you believed I'd stand in your way? That I wouldn't have your

her head. "That's not it I was wrong, I know. I should have told you the truth, but

his eyes off hers and from his expression, he betrayed nothing. The drinks