Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 163 Chapter 163 32 % +5 Emma didnt stop .

Shed been silenced for far too long , bullied for too many years , but not today .

You want to talk about being chosen ? Let me remind you of something , Annie .

He may have divorced me , but he didnt make the mistake of placing a ring on your finger .

Because you dont deserve it .

Youre not me ; you can never be me .

That was the final straw .

Whatever mask of control Annie had , slipped completely off .

Her hands shook as she fisted them at her sides .

The humiliation , the anger , the bitter taste of defeat surged inside her , blinding her to everything but her need for retaliation .

She lurched forward , grabbing Emmas wrist with surprising strength .

Her nails dug into Emmas skin as her voice trembled with an in unrestrained fury .

Say that again ! Anger flashed in Emmas eyes , she jerked her hand angrily to get her wrist from Annies grip and the force sent Annie stumbling .

Get your filthy hands off me ! she snapped years of suppressed anger and pain in her voice The unexpected push sent Annie crashing to the floor .

Gasps erupted all over the hall as the guests turned to witness the commotion .

Annie clutched at her stomach , eyes wide with pain and shock , as a high pitched scream tore from her mouth .

Ahh ! My stomach ! Oh my God ! Emma froze , chest heaving , heart pounding , as a crowd began to form around them , and she just stood rooted there , trying to fathom what happened .

Annie screamed louder , her voice full of anguish and accusation .

Tears streamed down her face as she looked up at the crowd .

Emmas blood ran cold .

She opened her mouth , her defenses ready , but words would not come .

The weight of all the staring eyes , murmurs, and Annies scream pressed down on her like a suffocating force .

Alexander approached them , his face dark with confusion and concern as he pushed through the crowd toward the two women .

His eyes flickered between Annie on the floor and Emma standing above her , her hands shaking , her face white .

Emma , he said , his voice low .

She turned to him , her eyes appealing for understanding , but before she could say a word , Annie cried again this time louder , Alexander ! She … she pushed me ! She has killed our baby .

The room seemed to hold its breath as Alexanders gaze locked onto Emmas .

The weight of the moment was unbearable , and Emma could feel her world teetering on the edge once again I did not push her .

Its some great big misunderstanding , Emma said , shaking but firm in her denial .

Her glanced darted between the crowd and Alexanders piecing glare .

Despite the haired that burned in her for Annie , she held no malice for her innocent unborn child .

The very idea that she could harm an innocent baby churned her stomach .

Accusatory murmurs burst from around her like wildfire filled with doubt and condemnation , guests pointed their fingers in accusing whispers , others in shock , their mouths ajar .

She could feel the weight of all those gazes pressing upon her , yet she would not bend .

Several women ran toward Annie , concern etched on their faces wanting to tend to her till the ambulance arrived .

But before anyone could so much as touch her , Annie struggled on to her feet , hands supporting her stomach protectively as if she was trying to protect the life within .

Her face contorted into mask of pain while tears streamed unchecked down her face , but she fought off any stretched out hand .

16:07 Wed , Jan 29 & Chapter 163 +5 Dont … dont come near me , Annie rasped out , her voice trembling but sharp enough to hold the crowd off .

She stumbled a little , hugging her stomach tighter .

Annie didnt want anyone near her .

She couldnt afford getting caught now .

She needed the victim card on her side more now .

She needed the world to see Emma for who she really was .

She straightened , just enough to meet Emmas gaze , her face twisted in a look of pure venom , streaked with tears .

Alexander pushed through the throng of people his face dark and unreadable as he moved toward Annie .

from Get your hands off me ! Annie shrieked at Alexander , her voice echoing through the hall as she yanked her arm away his grasp .

She was angry , her face red with the injustice of it all .

His betrayal .

Your car key , she insisted , her tone sharp enough to cut through steel .

Alexander wavered for a second ; he wanted to keep her safe .

But under her piercing glare , he relented and handed her the key .

Annie , you cannot drive on your own , he muttered softly , yet urgently .

Lets wait for the ambulance .

You need to … Stop pretending to be concerned , Annie spat , anger and pain choking her voice .

Its sickening .

I just heard you tell another woman you love her ! Her words came out like venom , each one stabbing Alexander in the chest .

Stunned , Alexander did not utter a word .

Suddenly his face narrowed , and his jaw clenched as his eyes darted sideways and fell on Emma , who was standing some feet away from him .

Annie threw Emma a glance of pure malice , her lips snarling downwards in an ugly sneer .

Then , without another word , she turned on her heel and stormed off , clutching her stomach as she walked away .

Alexanders heart was racing within his chest as her words replayed over and over again in his head .

Yes , he had told Emma that he loved her , and every word had been true .

Still , he wanted to tell Annie in his good time , not like this .

It had gone quiet in the hall now , except for low murmurs among the guests .

The energy in the room had flipped from lively to strained .

And Alexander could feel their gaze upon him the weight of their curiosity and judgment weighing in like a wave of heat .

Although none of them could dare to approach him directly , the whispers went on relentlessly , their words cold as knives that cut the air .

They had heard Annies accusations loud and clear , and Alexander knew it would not be long before the gossip began running wild .

Alexander , you cant just leave her like that , Emma said firmly .

The sound of her voice pulled him back into the real world .

She reached out , her hand brushing his arm as her gaze searched his .

You need to do something .

We need to go after her .

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