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.

in love with her, deeply, undeniably,

torn him apart, leaving behind

because of her,

of her, he was

Blacks didn’t

deserved everything that was coming for them.

are here, sir.” Mr. Kim said as

been so deep in thought to even

qu houses were modest yet charming even though it was nothing like the grand estates and high rise penthouses

accustomed to.

Mr. Kim gestured to the

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closely behind. His heart was

with each step they

for a few minutes before stopping in front of a small cafe.

written in bold golden letter at the

there,” Mr. Kim said professionally. “I’ll wait

steadying himself. His palms had suddenly became sweaty, his nerves frayed, but he tried

coffee filled the air, and

young girl behind the counter flashed him a professional smile. “Welcome to Bye E Cafe.

her. “I want my

nodded, turning to

young lady, I’m here to see someone. He goes by the name Jaden.”

froze immediately. For a brief moment, she studied him, her expression unreadable. Then, just as quickly, she went back

sir.” She placed his coffee on the counter. “Here you go.”

frowned, sensing her hesitation. “Please…. I’m