Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 150 G ixi B | à | ė ས ཌ , 71 Chapter 150 Stealing herself , Annie stepped out of the restroom and back into Alexanders hospital room .

She softened her expression , switching frustration to a mask of concern .

We should start getting ready to go home , she said softly , her voice laced with care .

Alexander didnt even turn to face her .

His gaze was distant , his expression unreadable .

I still need to stay here for another couple of weeks , he replied flatly .

Annie bit the inside of her cheek but forged ahead , desperate to change his mind .

We can do that at home , with better facilities and doctors , she insisted , her hand straying instinctively to her stomach .

She knew what she was doing , she was playing the pregnancy card to gain his sympathy .

Our baby needs to rest , Alexander .

The words hung in the air , yet didnt exactly have quite the effect she had been hoping they would .

Alexander turned to her then , his gaze as cold and impassive as always .

I did not force you to come here , he said shortly .

Youre free to go when you please .

His words stung , and Annie was taken aback for a moment .

Turning away from her , he dismissed her presence ; his thoughts were elsewhere .

She fisted both hands to her sides , trying to hold her anger in .

Alexander did not have to stay in the hospital for any medical reasons .

As a matter of fact , he could have being discharged several days prior but he just dont want to leave .

He couldnt handle the thought of him being that far away from Emma after what had happened a month earlier .

Emma had almost died .

The incident had shaken years .

him to the core , making him to confront emotions he had denied for Annies voice cut through his thoughts , shaking with frustration .

I just want whats best for us , Alexander .

For you , for me , for our baby .

But Alexander said nothing .