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.

a win, but the paparazzi were closing in too fast. She couldn't afford the exposure

opened the door, his face unreadable. Once she and Jaden were inside, Alexander hopped into the passenger seat, and Kevin, his personal assistant, hit

land on Annie, seated comfortably and with an air of

a straight line. She hadn't expected Annie to be here, but deep down, she realized she should have. Annie was Alexander's girlfriend after all. She was the woman he had chosen and trusted over

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

hope you're recovering well." Emma's chest

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wasn't about

scoffed, her dark eyes 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 such a

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

talking about, she said, her voice quivering just enough to sound convincing. Why would you

play dumb with me.

Annie."

minute ago melting. "Alexander," she said softly, her voice trembling as she turned to him.

keyboard of his laptop. "I have work to do," he replied coolly. Clearly, he wanted no involvement

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

to fray under the weight of all

hundreds of photographers and reporters. Questions

low as

feeling of chaos outside still lingered in the air. Emma and Jaden turned to Alexander and nodded politely in appreciation. "Thanks for getting

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,

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