Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 62 Jaden pulled the car to a stop in front of the imposing police station , its cold , gray exterior casting long shadows in the fading afternoon light .

He turned his head toward Emma , who was sitting silently in the passenger seat of the car , staring at the file in her hands .

Her fingers traced the edges of the folder absently .

Her mind clearly elsewhere .

She had been playing a cautious game , keeping her movements secret even from those closest to her .

Without word to anyone , she had hired a private investigator to delve deeply into the attack on her son .

She had made it a point to stay as aloof from the investigation as possible until she knew that Ethans condition had definitely stabilized .

Now that her sons life was no longer hanging on by a thread , her focus turbed full circle to it .

We are here .

Jaden said softly , his voice cuiting through her thoughts Emma looked up .

Her gaze fell on the weathered sign board of the police station .

The bold lettering seemed to mock her as if in dare to find the answers she looked for .

Her expression hardened , a cold resolve washing over her features .

Lets go , she whispered , her voice firm but cold .

She got out of the car , clutching the file in her hand tightly , and walked away toward the main entrance of the station .

Jaden went after her immediately .

His protector instincts kicked into high gear .

There was tension in the air ; every step Emma took seemed to fall harder than the one before it Inside , the air was sterile , filled with the low hum of murmured conversations and ringing phones .

Officers moved with purpose , but Emma barely noticed .

The only thing her mind focused on was finding the truth .

Lots of details emerged from the investigation file she got , but none of them connected Annie with Adam Henshel , the animal arrested for the attack .

It was a frustratingly incomplete puzzle , and Emma knew there was no guarantee Adam would cooperate or tell the truth .

She approached the front desk in her heels that clicked sharply against the tiled floor , a determined fire burning in her eyes Jaden stayed close , his quiet presence a steadying force .

Emma , he said softly trying to gauge her mood .

Are you sure about this ? If he refuses to talk .

Hell talk .

Emmas voice was firm as she cut in .

Everyone breaks eventually .

I just have to find the right angle .

Jaden paused and nodded .

Hed seen this before in Emma , an implacable resolution bordering on ruthlessness whenever she felt comered .

Now that Ethan was awake and his survival rate had taken a complete turn for the better , far quicker than any of the doctors had foreseen , Emma felt a new sense of determination .

Her son had somehow re ignited a fire in her that could no longer be put out .

She had waited long enough , trying to put the pieces of her shattered life back together , one painful day after another while staying as far away as possible from her enemies but , it was her turn to act now .

Emma approached the officer on duty , her chin held high .

Im here to speak with Adam Henshel , she said , her tone leaving no room for argument .

The officer raised an eyebrow but didnt question her authority .

After checking her credentials and verifying her request , he nodded .

Follow me .

As they walked down sterile halls toward holding cells , Emmas mind raced .

It was a chance finally to confront the man whod nearly taken her son from her , to peel back the layers of lies and deceit and expose the truth .

But there was also a gnawing uncertainty What if Adam refused to cooperate ? What if she hit another dead end ? The man shuffled into the room , his wrists and ankles bound in hackles that linked with every step .

Emma watched from across the glass , her hands clenched into fists on the cold metal cible .

This man looked so much worse than his picture in the file , hollow checks , greasy hair , a blank lifeless expression .

She could feel her resolve start to weaken and but she brazen herself .

It wasnt about her feelings , it was about son He sank into the chair opposite her , his movements heavy , and red at her with heavy , dead eyes Emma swallowed hand 1/2 21:15 Tue , Dec 17 Chapter 62 as she fought to keep her voice from breaking Do you know who I am ? she asked softly , her words barely filtering through her clogged throat .

滷味 : 54 % 匝 The man shifted slightly , his eyes narrowing More people than can count have come to see me in the last few days , he replied in a hoarse cold voice .

Looking at both of you .

his gaze briefly flicked to Jaden standing silently behind her .

You must be the parents of one of the attacked children .

Emmas breath caught .

His voice was devoid of feeling , as though he were discussing the weather and not the brutal attack on innocent children .

She fought to push back the tears threatening to well up .

Her nails digging into her palms Yes , youre right , she said in a slightly shaking voice before steadying .

My son was one of your victims .

He is still in the hospital , fighting for his life , when you sit here ; fine and healthy , getting three meals a day , which were paid for by the taxes of people like me ! Anger rose in her voice and thickened it .

Her voice rose .

The man didnt even flinch .

I didnt mean to hurt anyone .

he said flatly .

Emma slammed the file down on the table , her knuckles white .

Considering where the building was located where this occurred , I dont believe you The man changed character .

He leaned forward suddenly .

His face twisting into something even uglier than before .

Then let the law judge me .

he snarled I have nothing more to say to you .

Emma didnt back down .

She pulled a photo from the file a picture of Ethan taken on the first day of the attack .

Tubes and machines surrounded him .

His small body looking fragile and broken .

She placed the photo on the glass in between theat Look at him she said , her voice cracking .

Thats my son .

That is what you did ! And you still have nothing to say ?! 2/2