Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 151

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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 in, refused to give him the satisfaction of a win, but the paparazzi were closing in too fast. She

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,

Alexander's luxurious limousine, Emma's gaze swept across the interior and land on Annie, seated comfortably and

deep down, she realized she should have. Annie was Alexander's girlfriend after

Emma's. Emma was no fan; she had seen the cracks behind Annie's

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

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Emma wasn't about to

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

faltered for a fraction of a second, but she quickly recovered, her eyes darting to Alexander as if seeking for

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

her chair slightly. "Don't play dumb with me. We both know the

Annie."

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

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

sleek body glistening in the sun. Outside, it was chaotic: paparazzi

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 hand on her

hundreds of

kept her head low

in the 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

plane awaited. But no sooner had she taken that very first step, a firm hand clamped down

her startled gaze met Alexander's intense eyes. His grip wasn't painful, but it was firm and leaving