Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 117 零 82 % The force of the slap sent Alexanders head sideways , and for a moment , time just froze .

His cheek stung from the sting , but it was nothing compared with the searing pain of rejection that cut deeper than he wanted to admit .

How dare you ? Emmas voice cut , laced with anger and incredulity , while her eyes blazed like hot coals .

Her chest heaved as she fought for control of her emotions .

For one brief second , she had almost fallen into his trap again .

Almost ! But she was grateful she had reacted at the last second .

lexander slowly turned his head to face her , his expression unreadable , though the tension in his jaw betrayed the storm brewing inside him .

You have no right to me anymore ! None ! Her words cut through , each sharper than the other , hitting him like blows .

You made your choice , Alexander ! We are strangers now , and I wont let you keep dragging me back into your chaos .

Her heart ached as she wrestled to keep her dignity intact .

How many times must I remind you of this ? You have moved on , and so have I ! She glares at him , her eyes blazing with a feral determinacy .

You cannot eat your cake and have it , too .

The next time you try this nonsense on me , Mr.

Black , I will get you arrested and I mean it .

She had that ring of finality in her tone that would brook no arguments , and the word Mr.

Black struck something in Alexander .

She stood straighter , her hand out to indicate the door .

Now leave .

This may be your hospital , but I am paying a fortune to stay in this room .

You have no place here .

Alexanders jaw tightened , his fists clenching at his sides as he absorbed her words .

He knew he had crossed the line , but he could not stop himself .

His emotions , jealousy , anger , and a desperation he refused to name raged within him , tearing apart what little self control he had left .

Was kissing Jaden your way of getting back at me for what happened two nights ago ? His voice was low and bitter .

For one brief , bright moment , Emmas eyes went wide with surprise ; then she exploded into a scornful snort .

Crossing her arms over her chest , she leaned backwards , cocking her head in a way that really dramatized just how riotously funny he must sound .

What are you talking about ? she sneered .

You dont actually think I am that shallow? That crazy ? She took a step closer to him , her voice growing harder with each word .

I meant it when I signed those divorce papers five years ago , Alexander .

Im done with you .

Done with your games .

Youre nothing but my past now , and thats all youll ever be .

Her words hung in the air , heavy and relentless , a blade cutting through tension .

For the first time , Alexander didnt say anything .

He just stood still , rooted to the floor , as if the weight of her declaration had glued him to the floor .

Mommy .

a small , sleepy voice burst into the air , cutting the tension that filled the room .

Emma immediately turned away from Alexander , her gaze softening as she walked to Emilys bedside .

Im here , sweetheart , she said gently , brushing her daughters hair back .

If youll excuse me , she said without looking at Alexander , dismissing him with a tone that left no room for argument .

Alexanders chest tightened as he watched her move , her attention fully on Emily now , as though he no longer existed .

It wasnt just her words that stung , her complete dismissal of him hurt even more .

He turned and walked towards the door , his hand reaching for and tightly grasping the handle .

The door opened to a tall figure stepping inside ..

Brandon Kings .

Brandon was a towering presence and immediately swept the door out of Alexanders hand in one cocky move into the 1/2 ri , Dec 6 / Chapter 117 3 82 % +5 room , his confidence carrying him as though this were truly his own private quarters .

Uncle Brandon ! Emilys tone was joyful even though she was groggy .

She began making a lame attempt to prop into a seated position until Enima laid a reassuring hand over her shoulder .

herself Alexanders stomach twisted from the scene happening right in front of him : the way Emilys face lit up for Brandon infuriate him to the core .

Even though Emily had clearly noticed him in the room .

She hadnt called out for him not even acknowledged his presence with the smallest gesture .

The sight of Emily smiling at Brandon was a blow Alexander wasnt prepared for .

His heart twisted painfully , jealousy and regret mixing into a bitter cocktail of emotions .

He quietly stepped out of the room , the door clicking shut behind him .

AAAAA Jake Fernando sat in his living room of his luxury penthouse .

His gaze was steadily fixed on the TV screen on which headlines were shouting : Skyrocketing Success : Fernando Corps Stock Prices Hit All Time High ! To anyone else , this would have been a moment of celebration , a victory worthy of champagne and applause .

But for Jake , the success tasted bitter , tainted by a name he hated seeing in connection with HIS future companys glory .

Jaden .

The name had been enough to spark off a quick burn of anger in Jakes chest .

He leaned forward , elbows on his knees , his fingers laced together tightly as he watched a clip of Jaden speaking at a press conference .

There was undeniable charm to Jaden .

Jake clamped down his jaws as his neck tendons tightly strained to let out heavy sighs one after the other .

Hed always known Jaden was a green snake that was hiding in the green grass , a predator only waiting for that opportune moment to strike .

Jaden had always been sharp , ambitious , and insatiably greedy , qualities Jake had once admired when he was younger .

But admiration had long since turned to distrust , and now , to rage .