Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 32 Mrs.

Walkers gaze landed firmly on Emma , who sat frozen in place .

Today, I am naming my long lost daughter , Mrs.

Emma Black as the new CEO of W2 Holdings A shocked silence filled the room .

All eyes turned to Emma puzzled expressions on some faces as they registered her unfamiliar name .

Emmas heart raced , her mind spinning with disbelief and awe .

She felt a rush of emotions , joy , gratitude , and an undercurrent of fear .

What if she failed her mother just like she had with her father .

What if she wasnt capable of holding this much power .

What if ..

Rising to her feet slowly , her gaze met her mothers , tears welling in her eyes .

She tried to muster her voice a small smile trembling on her lips .

Thank you , everyone .

Im truly honored and grateful for this opportunity .

I promise to do everything I can to lead W2 Holdings forward Applause broke out , mingling with murmurs of excitement and lingering confusion , but Mrs Walkers smile shone with at satisfaction that erased all doubt .

The day she has lost Diana , she had thought she had lost it all .

She had blamed herself for Dianas death , cursing out her own name .

But now , life had given her a second chance , a blessing she hadnt dared to hope for .

If this was her final chapter she could leave this world a fulfilled woman Wrapping her arms around Emma Mrs.

Walker whispered , I believe in you .

Ill always be here by your side , even when Im not .

This is my gift to you .

Happy 28th birthday , my precious gir .

Late one night , as silence blanketed the entire country , Marina slipped out of the shadows and into the dense , quiet darkness surrounding Mrs.

Walkers upscale apartment complex She was well acquainted with the buildings layout , and even in her intoxicated haze , Marina could navigate it with a sharpness that betrayed her state .

There was a back entrance shed discovered on a particularly daring evening , one that bypassed the usual surveillance .

Now , that hidden path was her lifeline … a silent route leading her to the person who had shattered everything she once held dear .

With each unsteady step , Marina clutched the walls , swaying but determined .

She was so drunk that her vision blurred around the edges and her thoughts ran together in fragments , almost too jumbled to piece apart .

Yet she could still feel the weight of the gun in her hand , cold and heavy , with three bullets locked and loaded .

Three chances .

Her entire future , her life as she once knew it , now teetered on the edge of those three shots , and she intended to use each one with purpose .

Emma had taken everything from her … her dreams , her happiness her sense of self .

It was as though Marinas life had been drained and handed over to Emma piece by piece , and she couldnt bear it any longer .

The rage simmering within her had built for too long , and tonight it had finally reached a breaking point .

Emma had no idea what was coming , but that was about to change At the back door , Marina reached up to cover the security camera with her palm and leaned in to punch the access code into the keypad , her hand shaking .

She slipped inside the kitchen , the darkness swallowing her as she moved quietly through the dimly lit apartment .

The silence seemed to press down on her , thick and heavy , amplifying her heartbeat .

Every sound felt louder … her own breathing , her pulse in her ears … but she forced herself to stay calm , steadying herself with each step .

Emmas new room was down the hall , close to Dianas .

Marina sneered at the absurdity of it , wondering if Emma truly thought proximity to Diana would keep her safe tonight .

She reached the door and pressed her ear against it , listening for any sign of movement .

There was none .

Slowly , she turned the handle , pushing the door open with the gun raised , her finger hovering over the trigger .

As she stepped into the room , the shadows seemed to close in around her , but Marina welcomed them and accepted them Because of Mrs.

Walkers deteriorating health , Emma had spent more and more nights at her bedside , checking on her several times before finally retreating to her own room .

Each night , she would wait until Mrs.

Walker was sound asleep , then slip out , carefully tiptoeing to avoid waking her .

Tonight was no different , and she closed the door softly behind her , moving through the shadowed hallway , the quiet of the house settling around her like a thick blanket 1/2 12:50 Tue , Dec 17 Chapter 32 ti As Emma made her way to her room , she suddenly heard the faint creak of a door opening .

It sounded like her door , but that didnt make sense … no one else was home , at least no one who could reach her door .

Her twins had just started walking , and they were far too small to reach the handle .

Still , a chill crept down her spine , and she quickened her pace , moving as silently as she could but with urgency But before she could reach her room , the light inside flicked on The sudden brightness spilling into the hallway froze her in her tracks , her heart pounding .

Who could be in her room ? There were guards at the gate nd no one should have been able to get past therunding .

Who could be in her room ? Her heart sank as she thought of her children .

Panic propelled her forward and she rushed into her room , only to stop dead in her tracks + There , standing just inside the doorway , was Marina , her face twisted in a cold , terrifying smile , eyes glassy but unwavering as she pointed the gun at Emmas daughte Emily that was fast asleep .

Emmas heart leapt to her throat , terror hilling her every pore .

She forced herself to breathe , her voice rising in desperation as she shouted.

Marina , what do you think youre doing ?! Marina turned slowly , her movements unsteady but her smile widening .

Her eyes though bleary from the alcohol , gleamed with a chilling intent .

What does it look like Im doing , Emma ? she sneered , her voice laced with rage .

You think you can Just walk into our lives , steal whats mine , and carry on like nothing happened ? The fury in Marinas gaze sent a shiver through Emma , but she raised her hands slowly keeping her tone soft .

Marina , please , calm down .

Youre drunk .

We can talk about this … theres no need for a gun .

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