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.

him the satisfaction of a win, but the paparazzi were closing

took off in a sprint toward the limousine. Alexander moved aside, opened the door, his face unreadable. Once she and Jaden were inside, Alexander

settled uneasily into Alexander's luxurious limousine, Emma's gaze swept across the interior and land on Annie, seated comfortably and with an air of entitlement that churned her stomach. Annie's presence was

expected Annie to be here, but deep down, she realized she should

Emma's. Emma was no fan;

tone 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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about to indulge in this

"How am I feeling?" she repeated, her tone sharp enough

quickly recovered, her eyes darting to Alexander

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

slightly. "Don't play dumb with me. We both know the truth. I see right

Annie."

her voice trembling as she turned to him. "Are you just going to let her talk to me like

his laptop. "I have work to do," he

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

her nerves began to fray under the weight of all the attention. Beside her, Jaden placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Stay

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.

head low

lessened, but the feeling of chaos outside still lingered 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 firmness

bag and began to head toward the first-class gate, toward where their plane awaited. But no sooner had she taken that very first step, a firm hand clamped down over her wrist, halting

up; her startled gaze met Alexander's intense eyes. His grip