Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 56 What happened to my son ? Emma asked , her voice hoarse from panic and anger .

Maam , your son has been involved in an accident .

Were taking him to the hospital now .

Her hands were trembling as she held onto her phone .

What happened to him ? Where are you now ? A truck crashed into the daycare building .

The driver has been apprehended , and were heading for the nearest hospital .

A sob broke loose , and tears ran down her face .

Her hand clutched at her chest as the weight of fear leaned on her , eyes darting to the hospital doors .

Emily was still inside , and she couldnt just leave her to herself .

She had to protect both of her children , somehow , without neglecting either one of them .

Her bind began to race , looking for a plan as she ran back inside , features hardening in determination .

She didnt waste another second on the line , dialing the head of her security team .

I want every one of you at the hospital immediately .

I need maximum protection , and any suspicious movement or packages are to be brought to my attention at once .

Yes , maam , he promptly replied .

Hanging up , she dialed back in to the man whod broken the terrifying news , Which hospital are you taking him to ? Blackthorn Hospital .

Its the closest Fine .

Ill be waiting , she finally said , a desperate prayer escaping her lips as she begged for her sons safety .

She couldnt bear losing either of her twins ; they were her whole world .

Her life would break irreparably if something bad happened to one of them .

It was then , out of the corner of her eye , she saw Annie standing across the lobby , laughing and chatting with a group of people as though she hadnt a care in the world .

Annies words , which were so chilling during their last encounter , suddenly of bile into Emmas throat .

Annie had warned her to leave , threatened her even , and now a little time later , a brought a surge tragedy had struck right where it would hurt Emma most : her children .

Emmas eyes went cold .

Emma wouldnt care if someone hurt her or threaten her , but her children were definitely off limits .

Annie had just crossed a line that could never be uncrossed .

Without hesitation , Emma strode over to her , pulling her roughly out of the conversation and ignoring the gasps from onlookers around them .

Annie looked up at her with feigned innocence , eyes wide , as if she hadnt a clue what Emma was so upset about .

You have crossed a line , Annie , a line you should never have dared cross , Emma said , her voice low and cold ; Annie shrank a bit .

What are you talking about ? Annie replied , blinking up at her , her tone sickeningly sweet .

Just seconds after your threat , a truck crashes into my sons daycare .

Convenient , isnt it ? Emmas voice was a venomous hiss .

Annie shook her head in feigned confusion , I dont understand what youre insinuating , Emma The dam broke , and Emmas self control snapped .

The innocence smeared on Annies face was too much to take in .

It was a grotesque mockery that furthered her rage .

She lifted her hand and slapped Annie in the face .

The contact reverberated around the lobby as Annie stepped back , reaching to cup her cheek while tears welled in her eyes from the utterly unexpected blow .

People around them went taken aback ; some even fished for their phones .

Emma turned away from them , a growl leaving her lips , as her face twisted in anger and disdain , unbothered with the gossip and stares surrounding her .

1/2 Chapter 56 A few minutes later , she was horrified when she watched the hospital staff wheel her son Ethan through the emergency doors .

He lay unconscious , his tiny body frighteningly still .

Ems heart seized as she sprinted to pace the gurney , a spiral of fear and rage racing in her head as she knew she would stop at nothing to protect her kids- no matter who stood in her way Emma stood at the entrance to the emergency a ion , feeling though the whole world was crumbling around her .

Her hands clasped tightly , the knuckles white , pleading silently with the universe for mercy on her son .

Her heart was racing while she prayed that Ethan might just survive the horrific attack and silently vowed that if he did , she would fight back with everything she had .

This was beyond anything shed faced so far , Annie had crossed lines in the past that Emma had tried desperately to overlook , but this , targeting innocent children for reasons of jealousy and spite , was unforgivable .

Her sons life , among other children , had been put in danger , simply because of Annies need to tear her down .

She took a deep , shaking breath her tears barely held within .

Then she heard a voice that sounded all too familiar .

What happened ? Wheres Ethan ? Jaden hurried to her side , his eyes filled with concern .

She had not called him on purpose , but at that moment of desperation , she knew this was more than she could bear alone , she needed someone , anyone , to share this unbearable burden .

Turning to him , she found herself immediately pulled into his arms with no hesitation whatsoever , holding her tightly while she finally broke down .

Im scared .

She choked out between sobs that shook her body .

With grace , Jaden began stroking her back .

Its gonna be all right Emma .

Im here to take care of you .

You are not alone .

They stood this way, hugging , for what felt like an eternity as Emma drew strength from his presence .

Then , finally , the emergency room doors swung open , and a nurse gestured to her Emmas heart leapt as she saw Ethan wheeled out , unconscious but stable and taken into a VIP room for monitoring .

Emma went to his side immediately , sitting down in the chair beside his bed , her eyes fixed upon his tiny , frail body .

She watched every breath he took , lest if she wasnt careful , he would disappear forever .

Her hand hovered near his own ; she wanted to touch it so badly , to feel his warmth , just to let her know he was still here with her .

Jaden laid a reassuring hand on her shoulder , his expression was as somber and concerned as hers .

They sat in silence , the weight of shared concern hanging heavy between them , until Emmas phone buzzed .

She glanced at it , willing herself to ignore the call .

But her secretarys name flashed across the screen , and the ringing continued insistent .

Sighing she excused herself and stepped outside the room to answer SEND GIFT