Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 171 Chapter 171 The doctors were working treatments that could finally heal her and give her the life she so rightly deserved .

He just wished hed known sooner , that he hadnt wasted so much time .

But now , he was determined to make things right .

He just hoped it wasnt too late .

Emily leaned back an inch or two , her soft voice cutting into his thoughts .

May I show you my drawings ? Alexander smiled , his heart swelling .

Of course , sweetheart .

Id love to see them .

Emma handed over Emilys drawing book , her fingers brushing against his for the briefest of moments .

Their eyes met , and though neither said a word , the weight of unspoken emotions passed between them .

Alexander slowly turned to Emily now , who flipped the pages over to show him colorful and imaginative artwork to him , each drawing was a masterpiece .

It is my favorite one , Emily said , pointing to one drawing with a sun in the middle , around which plenty of bright smiling faces were drawn .

Her little finger circled , tracing the images as if explaining the masterpiece to somebody who did not know about its magic yet .

Alexander wrapped his arms tightly around her , overcome suddenly with emotion as a wave of love washed over him .

He pressed a light kiss against her forehead and whispered softly , Its beautiful , just like you .

Emily blushed at the compliment , her cheeks turning the softest shade of pink .

She looked up at him with her wide , innocent eyes , tilted her head , she said something that completely stopped Alexanders heart for a couple of seconds .

You look just like my brother .

Alexander blinked , taken aback for a moment .

For a moment , the weight of everything , the years of separation , the guilt , the longing , seemed to dissolve in her innocent observation .

He snorted , but it came out much more like a laugh than he had meant for it to .

She brought out a side of him he hadnt felt in ages .

Really ? he asked , his lips twisting in a smile .

Emily nodded solemnly .

Yeah , kind of .

She paused while her small fingers twisted a strand of her hair .

Then , in a voice so simple and pure it made Alexanders chest ache , she added , It would have been nice if you were our dad .

Alexander froze .

Though the words were so carelessly spoken , they hit him with the force of a thousand emotions .

His heart squeezed painfully , guilt and love colliding in a way that left him speechless .

To hear Emily say this almost brought tears to his eyes .

What if I am ? he asked softly , but in his heart it weighed heavily Emily tilted forward and weighted his words .

Well .

she began , but before the words were out , someone elses spoke , cutting her off .

Its ready , Mom , Vivian said as she entered .

Immediately , Emily turned to her , curiosity replacing excitement .

Oh ! exclaimed Brianna , her eyes shining .

Kids ! Want to tour the estate ? Yeah ! Ethan and Emily chimed in unison .

14:57 Fri , Jan 31 Chapter 171 WG GK 71 % Vivian smiled and helped her mother into an electric wheelchai then gallantly swept Emily out of Alexanders arms .

The sudden emptiness of his arms left Alexander hollow inside , though he didnt show it .

Emma also stood , preparing to join them on the tour of the estate , but was stopped by Brianna , who told her it was for the kids only .

Alexander , a As the family began to turn and leave the room , Brianna glanced back knowing smile twisting her lips .

Its so nice to see you here , Alexander whispered , his voice low with tenderness .

The silence in the room was deafening , yet not an empty silence .

It pulsed with a tension that seemed to have been building since the second he walked into the room .

Emma rose slowly to her feet .

Her heart was pounding so loudly she was sure he could hear it .

She kept clenching and unclenching her palms every second .

She felt his eyes on her .

Burning her with an unwavering intensity .

Slowly , she raised up her head and met his glance , and immediately , the whole world dimmed into total blackness .

She tried to speak , to break the invisible tension between them but her words clogged up in her throat .

And before she could take another breath , he moved .

And the next second , Alexander was before her .

He closed the distance between them with a swiftness that left her breathless .

His presence enveloped her .

His physique filled up everything around her , and she felt the warmth of his body , the heat of his breath as it fanned across her face .

Time seem to have stood still as he looked at her , his eyes brimming with a vulnerability she had only seen last night .

For a moment , she thought he might say something , but then , without warning , he leaned in and captured her lips in a kiss .

It wasnt soft , not tentative ; it was wild and desperate , full of all the things he still couldnt say .

His lips moved against hers in a fervor that took her breath away , and she felt her knees weakened with the intensity of his touch .

Of their own accord , her hands reached out to his chest , clutching at the fabric of his shirt to support her weekend legs .

Finally , he pulled back , his forehead rested against hers , both of them gasping for breath .

His hands cradled her face gently , as though she were something fragile and precious .

His voice was low and hoarse when he spoke .

I missed you , Emma .

More than I can even explain .

Her heart jumped at his confession ; her brain scrambled to understand the vulnerability lacing his tone .

And before she could reply , before she could even breathe , his lips crashed upon hers once more .

This time , his kiss was deeper , urgent .

His tongue searched for hers , exploring her mouth with a desperate hunger that set her entire body on fire .

A shiver rushed down her spine , and her body reacted of its own accord .

Her nipples hardened against the fabric of her blouse .

Her thighs clenched together in an effort to control her aching elit .

Every nerve in her body felt electrified , and she could not stop herself from pressing herself closer to him , yearning to feel % 17 3 14:57 Fri , Jan 31 G Chapter 171 ריו .9 every inch of his cock inside her pussy .