Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 141

Annie did not sleep much that night, She had many thoughts rufinting in her mind. Sleep was a luxury she could not afford, not when she had no idea what was going on inside the hospital So she lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling while her heart pounded with

frustration and determination. Going back without answers wasn't an option

Annie dragged herself up at the crack of dawn. Her exhaustion was written in dark circles around her eyes, but she refused to let it stop her. She grabbed her bag, tugged a face cap low over her head to hide her face, and left the hotel.

The cool morning air on her skin as she hailed a taxi did little to make her feel at ease. As the vehicle pulled up in front of the hospital, Annie took a deep breath, her heart racing. Alexander was her life, her future, and she wasn't going to let anyone push her out of it. She removed the face cap, got out of the taxi, straightened herself up, and her heels clicked confidently on the pavement. Paparazzi, like vultures, circled around her, flashing their cameras and asking question after question. She just ignored them and walked through the front doors of the hospital with her face composed.

Inside, whispers and glances flies around as she walked through the reception. Annie ignored it all and headed straight to the VIP Emergency ward.

The guards stood at attention in front of the ward entrance.

"Ma'am, you're not authorized to enter this area." One of them said politely but firmly.

Annie's eyes flashed; she was getting angry. "Authorized?" she repeated, her tone acidic. "Do you even know who I am?" The

ma'am, but those are Mr. Kevin's orders. Nobody gets past this point guard did not budge; he was as firm as she. "I: without clearance." She fought her way in, screaming at the top of her voice.

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Her shrill, venomous tone pierced through the walls, demanding answers. "I need to see him now!" she screamed, heels clicking aggressively against the tiled floor. "You have no right to keep me away! I deserve to know what's happening!" Alexander's jaw clenched as he stood in the doorway.

looked so alarmed and irritated at the same time. Kevin stepped forward, ready to stop Annie, but Alexander raised a hand

coldly,

Annie, who was standing in the corridor, surrounded by hospital personnel trying to stop her. The fire in her eyes melted into calculated sweetness as

worried all night. I couldn't sleep, so I flew in first thing this morning." She laid her hand on her stomach, deliberately calling

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a moment in his eyes

He didn't want to stick around for the audience that

voice was cold and detached, his eyes fixed on the floor as he paced the room. "I believe Kevin told you I'm busy." Annie's eyes went wide and behind her eyes for just

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shouldn't have come? her voice trembled is she shouted, "Knowing my condition, how

mid-stride, his piercing eyes locking onto hers Emma is no stranger to me,"

Annie shrink back; for a moment, her confidence faltered. This wasn't the Alexander she was used to, the

he had risked his life to save Emma

the skyscraper.

we're having a baby, Alexander. Don't you see that? I don't want to raise our child alone," she wept, clutching her stomach as if to remind him of the life they were supposed to share. Alexander did not bat

door was followed by Kevin's boicy, whose face reflected concern and urgency. informing Alexander that everything was ready for surgery and they were waiting for him. "I will be there shortly, Alexander replied with firmness in his voice. Alexander started walking towards the door when suddenly Annie sprang into action

her eyes as she spoke with caught his wrist firmly to

urgency: