Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

apter 145 Chapter 145 95 % 23 ) www Kevin had always seen the unspoken bond between Alexander and Emma .

It was something they both tried to bury , something neither was ready to acknowledge .

But Kevin had always rooted for them , for their love , their family , their future , until Annie had arrived and shattered it all .

This was a second chance for his boss , and he would do everything he could to make them work out .

Lowering his head and steadying his breath , Kevin softly delivered the news .

Mrs.

Black has woken up .

The doctors are attending to her now Alexanders eyes snapped open .

The exhaustion weighing down his body disappeared in an instant .

His heart , which had felt hollow for days , began to race .

Emma was awake .

She had clawed her way back to the living , just as he had known she would .

She had fought tooth and nail to make it back , as he had known she would .

A smile curled up on his face , and he forced himself to his feet .

Even with all the painkillers he was administered , his body was still on a roller coaster of pain .

His legs trembled , and he sucked in his breath .

But he didnt care .

She was awake .

She was alive .

The doctors in the room immediately rushed toward him , their eyes wide with concern .

Mr.

Black , please , you need to rest ! one of them exclaimed , trying to guide him back to his bed They all watched with a worried look as he pulled out his IV in one swift movement .

Bring the wheelchair ! One of the doctors ordered .

No , Alexander growled , his voice firm despite the pain coursing through him .

I dont need it .

Vivian , who had been watching from the corner , quickly moved to his side .

Without a word , she slid under his right arm , looping it over her shoulder to steady him .

Lean on me brother .

She said , in a voice filled with love .

Annie , who had been standing near the door , stiffened at the sight .

Her jaw tightened as Vivian helped Alexander , her jealousy flaring .

In an instant , she darted forward , her eyes fixed on Alexander .

Let me help too , she offered , her voice too sweet .

But before she could reach him , Kevin stepped in , his movements deliberate .

He placed Alexanders left arm around his neck , effectively blocking Annie .

With each hand around Vivian and Kevins necks , they headed to Emmas room .

Once they reached the door , they let go of Alexander and waited at the door as he walked in .

AAAAA Emma slowly shifted on the bed , her body still aching from the aftermath of the explosion .

She had just watched Jaden leave the room less than a minute ago and assumed he had returned for something hed forgotten .

But as she turned to look at the door , her breath caught in her throat .

He moved toward her slowly , his steps unsteady , his posture rigid as if he were holding back immense pain .

His usually hot humans .

appearance was a shadow of itself .

His pale face was etched with exhaustion , his disheveled hair clinging to his forehead .

And yet , even in this state , he was still a god among Emma watched closely , wondering what could be wrong with him .

08.57 Jan Chapter 145 Even though they were now practically strangers , she still knew him well as a man who takes good care of his body .

Alexander lowered himself carefully onto the couch beside her bed , the same spot Jaden had recently vacated .

His movements were labored , every motion betraying the physical toll on his body .

He combed his fingers through his hair , taking a deep breath before turning to meet her gaze .

95 % ( +23 ) Finally , he reached out and took her hand in his .

The touch was electric , and Emma felt as if her entire body had frozen in place .

She wanted to pull away , but her hand betrayed her , remaining in his firm yet gentle grasp .

How are you feeling , Emma ? His thick , masculine voice sounded like music to her ears .

Her stomach rumbled with butterflies that she could hardly hold in .

Feelings she had tried all her possible best to hold in were now on full display .

Emma couldnt look away from him even though she tried to .

His dark eyes , usually cold and distant , were now brimming with emotions she couldnt decipher : guilt , pain , and something dangerously close to tenderness .

The sight of him staring at her with such raw intensity sent a shiver down her spine .

Emma tried to talk , but her words clogged up in her throat .

She only nodded her head in reply .

Im so happy youre here .

Alexander added , and his grip on her tightened .

Emma looked at him in confusion .

She has no idea what he was talking about .

The Alexander she knew hated her to death , so what could have changed all of a sudden ? In case you need any help or you dont feel good anywhere , dont hesitate to call me .

Understood ? Emma nodded and slowly asked .

She has only recently woken up , and she has no idea which hospital she was in .

Where am I ? At my hospital , you were rushed here after the attack.

Im so sorry we showed up late .

You have no reason to be sorry for .

It wasnt your fault .

But just then her last words to him on the day of the attack came rushing back to her , and for a split second , her jaw dropped down in shock , only for her to dismiss the whole interaction as a dream .

At the corner of her eyes , she spotted blood on his cloth and immediately asked .

What happened to you ? Are you hurt ? Alexander looked down at the blood and dismissed the whole thing .

He lied , saying he had hurt his finger that morning and the blood had somehow dripped on it .

Emma wasnt buying the story , but she really was in too much pain to give it much thought or argue it out .

Finally , Emma fell asleep , and Alexander took in her beauty for almost ten minutes before he eventually left her room .

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