Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 151

Chapter 151

She had been confined in this hospital for six long weeks now, with the torture of physical recovery and, of course, the emotional turmoil Alexander brought in with his constant presence.

He had saved her from death, donated part of his liver to her, and paid for each single treatment she went through. Grateful though she was, all she could feel was an overwhelm of all he had done for her. she couldn't go on taking, taking his help and gift, not this way. "Babe," Jaden whispered urgently, snapping her out of her thoughts. "I will order for another ride as soon as possible."

She nodded while ignoring Alexander's gaze which was burning into her back. But before they could take another step, the sound of shouting and hurried footsteps from a distance froze them in place.

Emma turned her head sharply, and her heart sank.

Paparazzi!

A swarm of them flooded into the parking lot, cameras flashing and voices clamoring as they rushed toward her.

""Mrs. Black! Over here!"

"Are you really back to your health?!"

"Is it true that your ex-husband donated his liver for you?!

Panic coursed through her veins. The bright flashes blinded her, and their voices made it impossible to think. Jaden stepped protectively in front of her, shielding er from the onslaught, but it was clear they wouldn't make it back inside without being mobbed. "Damn it," Jaden muttered, looking around for an escape route.

smooth and

Emma hesitated.

satisfaction of a win,

sprint toward the limousine. Alexander moved aside, opened the door, his face unreadable. Once she and Jaden were inside, Alexander hopped into the passenger seat, and Kevin,

across the interior and land on Annie, seated comfortably and with an air of entitlement that churned her stomach. Annie's

she should have. Annie was Alexander's girlfriend after all. She

one so oiled and perfect it could melt the hearts of millions through the screen. But not Emma's. Emma was no fan; she had seen the cracks behind Annie's facade. She knew the

Annie said, her tone dripping with mock sweetness. "How are you feeling now? I do hope you're recovering well." Emma's chest

Emma wasn't about to

sharp enough to cut glass.

a second, but she quickly recovered, her eyes darting to Alexander as if

idea what you're talking about, she said, her voice quivering just

dumb with me. We both know the truth. I

Annie."

softly, her voice trembling as

not look up once. His fingers whirled around on the keyboard of his laptop. "I have work to do," he replied

the airport, its sleek body glistening in the sun. Outside, it was chaotic: paparazzi swarmed the entrance like bees to honey, cameras flashing incessantly as they

let out a heavy sigh, clutching her bag tightly as her nerves began to fray under the weight of all the attention. Beside her, Jaden placed a reassuring

hundreds of photographers and reporters. Questions were being thrown at them from every direction. Emma said nothing. She bit

head low

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