Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 27 Emma , who had been sitting on the floor playing with the twins , felt the blood drain from her face .

Her hand went limp .

letting the baby toy she was holding slip to the floor .

She could tell from Marinas venomous expression and Mrs.

Walkers look of betrayal that whatever was in that file could destroy everything she had worked so hard to build .

Mrs , Walker turned to Emma , her eyes filled with uncertainty and hurt .

Is this true , Emma ? she asked , her voice trembling slightly as she handed the file over .

Emma took the folder with trembling hands , heart pounding as she skimmed through its contents .

The email address on the file was indeed Emmas , yet the contents left her completely baffled .

Recent leaks of high stakes projects had cost the company billions , and the file in her hands painted her as the culprit Emmas pulse raced as she shook her head in disbelief , I have no idea what this is , she whispered , her voice wavering Marina scoffed , her tone laced with venom .

Of course , youd say that .

I never expected a thief and a liar like you to admit it .

But how dare you betray us after everything weve done for you and your two bastards ! Emmas eyes hardened at the insult .

She could withstand Marinas taunts , but she would not allow her children to be dragged into this .

Taking a step closer , her voice low and resolute , she warned .

Watch your words , Marina , I wont stand here and let you insult my kids Marinas eyes glinted with a cold fury .

How dare you talk back to me ? she snarled , her voice rising .

Without warning she lifted her hand and slapped Emma across the face .

The sharp sting of Marinas slap blurred Emmas vision for a moment , and she stared back in shock .

Marinas voice cut through the air , harsh and unforgiving I want you out of this house by the end of the day .

Youre nothing but a conniving liar , and I wont tolerate seeing you under the same roof as my poor aunt Emma turned to Mrs Walker , desperate to explain that she had nothing to do with the emails .

But Mrs.

Walkers expression remained unreadable , and fear clawed at Emmas heart .

Marina cruel words didnt faze her , but the idea that Mrs.

Walker might believe the accusations stung deeply .

Taking a shaky breath , Emma steadied herself I swear , I have nothing to do with these emails .

I didnt send any of them .

Marina sneered Enough with the pity party .

Go and pack your things … Im giving you two hours to get out of here She laughed coldly , as if shed already won .

Emma turned away , gathering her twins close to her , fighting back tears that threatened to spill .

Shed hoped things could be different here , but once again , her life seemed to be slipping through her fingers .

Im giving you two hours to ….

Enough , Marina .

Mrs.

Walkers voice cut through the room like a blade .

She rose from her chair , her expression stern .

Emma stays Marinas eyes widened in shock .

Aunt , what are you talking about ? Mrs.

Walkers tone was calm but resolute , If Emma truly did what shes accused of , shell be held accountable .

But throwing her out without knowing the truth does nothing .

Well get to the bottom of this , together Marinas face twisted with anger You dont need her here to investigate .

We can punish her from a distance ! Mrs.

Walker shook her head .

This isnt a decisión made lightly .

Marina .

Ill be forming a team to investigate thoroughly , under my rool starting tomorrow .

Until then , Emma stays 1/2 12:50 Tue , Dec 17 ti Chapter 27 71 % Marina clenched her fists , fuy radiating from her as she glared her aunt .

Realizing shed lost the battle , she turned and stormed out of the building , leaving Emma standing in stunned silence .

AMA As Emma entered her room , she immediately grabbed her phone and opened her company email .

There , staring back at her , were the very messages Marina had shown to Mrs.

Walker .

Achill ran through her .

Why would she risk everything and betray the woman whod been so kind to her and her children ? Then the realization struck , Marina .

Shed never hidden her dislike of Emma and had repeatedly hinted at wanting her gone .

Somehow Marina must have found a way to access Emmas emails and framed her Anger coarsed within Emma and she clutched her phone .

She knew she couldnt let Marina ruin the reputation shed worked so hard to build .

But how to start proving her innocence , The next morning , news of the scandal spread like wildfire , fueling whispers and wary glances in the office .

Emma determined to keep a low profile , refused Mrs.

Walkers car ride to the office to avoid drawing further scrutiny .

Once at work .

she kept her head down , avoiding people as best as she could .

By noon , she was called in for questioning .

Emma answered each question truthfully , praying her honesty would shine through .

The scandal cast a shadow over her relationship with Mrs Walker and Emma could feel the strain .

She ached to repair the trust between them and hoped the investigation would clear her name The next two weeks were rough , filled with tension and uncertainty.

But finally there was a breakthrough .

The investigative team discovered that the files had been leaked from a location five hours away from where Emma lived .

With Mrs Walker as her alibi , Emma was cleared of suspicion , and the weight of the accusations lifted .

Her gratitude toward Mrs.

Walker grew even deeper , knowing the woman had quietly supported her throughout Meanwhile Marina seethed .

Shed meticulously planned every step , only for Emma to slip through her fingers once again .

Her agitation grew as her scheme unraveled and she vowed to find another way to get Emma out of their lives for good .

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