Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 170 Alexanders car screeched to a stop in front of his mothers estate , his heart hammering in his chest .

His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as he spotted Emms car parked in the driveway .

His breath hitched , his anxiety skyrocketing .

So shed heard , too and she has come as soon as she was possible His chest tightened as the familiar pangs of guilt and regret clawed at him .

# Was his mother really gone without knowing her grandkids ? His aw clenched as he thought of his mothers endless love for him , her sacrifices , and the one thing she had always wanted : grandchildren .

He had robbed her of the joy of knowing Emily and Ethan , of watching them grow , all because of his blind anger and pride .

The weight of his mistake hit him like a tidal wave .

How was he to make it right now ? Alexander swallowed the lump in his throat , pushed the car door open and bolted toward the entrance .

His heart raced with every step , attempting to outrun the dread building inside him .

His footsteps echoed like the ticking of a time bomb , each step pulling him closer to what he thought was an inevitable moment of grief and despair .

He burst through the front doors , his eyes scanning the entry for a crying Emma or anxiously pacing Vivian .

But , nothing could have prepared him for the scene that greeted him inside .

In shock and disbelief , he froze in his track .

There , sitting on the living room floor , was his mom , ALIVE .

She sat on a huge rug in the middle of the living room , her face glowing with real happiness while she played with two familiar little figures , Emily and Ethan .

The twins giggled and clapped their tiny hands while Brianna made funny faces at them .

Her laughter bubbled through the room , a melody Alexander hadnt heard in what felt like a lifetime .

It was a sight so pure , so unexpected , that it knocked the breath right out of him .

For a moment , he did nothing but stood there , his chest growing tighter with emotions he couldnt define .

And there came a wave of relief .

This … This had been his dream every day since the moment he knew about his twins , his mother surrounded by her grandkids .

He did not know how long he stood there staring , but finally , five pairs of eyes turned towards him .

Emilys soft brown eyes widened in surprise , while Ethans bright gaze lit up with excitement .

Emma sat frozen , her face turning red .

She hadnt expected him to show at all .

It was , however , Vivians face that caught his attention .

His sister rose to her feet , smoothing out imaginary dust off her skirt , her signature mischievous smile plastered on her lips .

Alexander watched as Vivian walked away , a quiet storm of emotions swirling within him .

Before he could dwell on his thoughts , a vibrant voice pierced the air , filled with excitement and innocence .

Chapter 170 Mr.

Handsome ! Alexanders head jerked in that direction , his heart skipping a beat .

His little boy was already up , running towards him with opened rms .

Alexanders icy exterior melted instantly , and he fell to his knees and swung Ethan up in a warm , heart melting embrace .

Everything else faded into the background as he looked into his sons joyful eyes .

Ethan , he murmured , holding the boy tightly , his voice soft but thick with emotion .

Hey , buddy .

Ethan pulled back just enough to look him in the eyes with bright eyes sparkling in delight .

Alexander chuckled , though his heart ached with a bittersweet joy .

He touched Ethans small face , his thumb brushing the softness of the boys cheek .

Its an honor to have you here today Ethan .

Truly .

Ethan giggled , embracing him tightly once more , saying , Mom said we can be friends now .

Alexander looked to Emma , who sat a few feet away , observing their interaction with an unreadable expression .

Her arms were crossed loosely , but her posture wasnt guarded .

It was if she was silently allowing this moment to unfold , to give him the opportunity that he had so deserved .

Though she said nothing , Alexander knew what this meant .

This was her way of telling him she was ready , ready to give him a chance , to walk this path with him , regardless of their or the whispers of their haters .

past He put Ethan back on the floor and his attention shifted to Emily who was laying on the floor beside Brianna .

Her tiny arms were stretched forward as if reaching for him .

She looked so small , so delicate , and Alexanders heart clenched painfully .

He knelt beside her , pulling her into his arms with a tenderness that belied his strength .

She snuggled her head into his chest , her small fingers clutching his tee shirt as though she had known him since birth .

Emily , he whispered , his voice trembling slightly as he buried his face in her soft curls .

The sweet , innocent scent of her filled his senses , anchoring him in a way he hadnt felt before .

Her weakness , her pale complexion , reminded him of the sickness she was battling , a fight she shouldnt have to face so young and at all .

But he , too , had started fighting for her .

Emma didnt know yet , but he had silently gathered a team of the finest medical brains around the world on the case of Emily .

Money was no problem to him .

If he couldnt spend his last dime on his own daughter , who would he spend it on .

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