Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 203

Silence settled into the car like an oppressive weight as they sped through the unfamiliar streets. The city was stunning in its own way but it was different from the world John had been raised. It was the neighbor of the average income citizens and that made this journey felt off because the Jaden Fernando John knew would never live in a place like this.

Jaden Fernando was the life of the party, he was always in the glittering lights of nightclubs and the reckless, lavish lifestyle he had embraced since John could remember..

A humble neighborhood like this? It didn’t fit him.

But as much as John wanted to question Mr. Kim’s information, this wasn’t the time to doubt the man’s credibility. He had no other leads, no other options. John could only hope Kim knew what he was doing.

John took a slow breathe and then, he pulled out his phone, mindlessly scrolling in an attempt to distract himself. The first headline that flashed across his screen made his blood run cold.

‘Breaking news,The Black Family Kidnapped.”

Without a second thought, John locked his phone and put it back in his pocket with his jaw tightening.

He didn’t care. Not one damn bit.

Alexander Black, his wife, his entire perfect, powerful family, they could all burn in hell for all he cared. If they had been kidnapped, if they were in danger, if they were staring death in the face… so be it.

John wouldn’t blink. He wouldn’t spare them a moment of sympathy.

Because if it hadn’t been for them, if it hadn’t been for Emma Black in particular, Jaden would have never left in the first place.

John clenched his fists and he stared out of the window, watching mindlessly as the city blurred past.

He had always kept his distance from Jaden’s relationship with Emma, never interfering, never speaking his mind. But that didn’t mean he was blind to what had happened.

deeply, undeniably, pathetically. And

behind nothing but

of her,

her, he was

Blacks didn’t deserve pity.

was coming for them.

Mr. Kim said as he pulled up the car.

to the reality. He had been so deep in thought

John trailed off as he began looking around, trying to take in the neighborhood. The neighborhood was qu houses were modest yet charming even though it was nothing like the grand estates and high

accustomed to.

gestured to the right.

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nodded, following closely behind.

each step they took.

few minutes before stopping

golden letter at the entrance of

Mr. Kim said professionally. “I’ll wait

had suddenly became sweaty, his nerves frayed, but he tried his possible best to stay

freshly brewed coffee filled the air, and even this aromatic smell did little to case the tension in his heart.

behind the counter flashed him a professional smile. “Welcome to Bye E Cafe. What can I get

walked up to her.

turning to

closer. “And by the way, young lady, I’m here

unreadable. Then, just as quickly, she went back to her task as if

name here, sir.” She

sensing her hesitation. “Please…. I’m