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.

voice sliced through the chaos, smooth and commanding. "Get in the

Emma hesitated.

in, refused to give him the satisfaction of a win, but the paparazzi

word was said as she reached for Jaden's arm and took off in a sprint toward the limousine. Alexander moved aside, opened the door, his face unreadable.

the interior and land on Annie, seated comfortably and with an air of

She hadn't expected Annie to be here, but deep down, she realized she should have.

oiled and perfect it could melt the hearts of millions through the screen. But not Emma's. Emma was no fan; she had seen

"How are you feeling now? I do hope you're recovering well."

Emma wasn't about

her tone sharp enough to cut glass. "Let me guess. Me being alive must be such a disappointment for you, isn't

quickly recovered, her eyes darting to Alexander as

voice quivering just enough to sound convincing. Why

"Don't play dumb with me. We both know the truth.

Annie."

paled, the bravado of a minute ago melting. "Alexander," she said softly, her voice trembling as she turned to him. "Are you just

His fingers whirled around on the keyboard of his laptop. "I have work to do," he replied coolly. Clearly, he

body glistening in the sun. Outside, it was chaotic: paparazzi swarmed the entrance like bees to honey, cameras

fray under the weight of all

steely-eyed, and took up position to provide a shield around the pair, escorting them group through hundreds of photographers and reporters. Questions were being thrown at them from every direction. Emma said nothing. She bit her

her head low as they

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