Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 90

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.

went into a cycle. Everything that seemed a stepping forward was restraint toward it all, since the approval for an apartment would simply

years.

possible when her phone rang

answered quickly, her tone soft.

was curt; he had no

little straight.

her the address of some quiet, inconspicuous bar. She noted the address mentally and replied. "Tll

location, her pulse growing quicker with every mile passing. She pulled into the garage of the bar, looked around for any lurking paparazzi, and found that the coast was clear. Yeah,

deep breath before stepping out. It was cold outside that night, the air

the room; murmurs of conversations everywhere. Emma

into the chair across from her, fixing his bloodshot eyes

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he was referring to; she already knew. "I know. I'm sorry, Jaden," she replied

leaning back in 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 each other, Emma. I sat there, like an idiot almost

each word he said, as if every word was a dagger struck deep

eyes narrowing. "Reasons? And you believed I'd stand

it I was wrong, I know. I should have told you the truth, but 1. I couldn't. I

expression, he betrayed nothing. The drinks came pronto, and

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