Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

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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.

Suddenly, Alexander's voice sliced through the chaos, smooth and commanding. "Get in the car, now."

Emma hesitated.

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

limousine. Alexander moved aside, opened the door, his face unreadable.

Annie, seated comfortably and with an air of entitlement that churned

she realized she should have. Annie was Alexander's

greeted her with a beautiful smile, the 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 truth lurking beneath that polished exterior, and it only deepened her

dripping with mock sweetness. "How are you feeling now? I do hope you're recovering well." Emma's chest constricted as anger simmered, bubbling just below the surface. Annie's kindness

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with Annie's bright ones. "How am I feeling?" she repeated, her tone sharp enough to cut glass. "Let me guess. Me

she quickly recovered, her

said, her voice

dumb with me. We both know

Annie."

voice trembling as she turned to

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

limousine pulled up at 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

the weight

pair, escorting them group through hundreds of photographers and reporters. Questions were being thrown at

head low

air. Emma and Jaden turned to Alexander and nodded politely in appreciation. "Thanks for getting us here," Emma said in a soft tone, though with firmness in it. Jaden added, "We'll take it

began to head toward the first-class gate, toward where their plane awaited. But no sooner

intense eyes. His grip wasn't painful, but it was firm and