Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 79 53 % Annie waited until she was alone with the doctor .

As he turned to leave , she shot her hand out , wrapping it tight around his wrist .

Her nails sank into his skin as her wild desperate eyes locked with his .

I need you to do something for me , she said .

Her voice had trembled but with a growing determination .

The doctor frowned ; he hesitated .

Maarn , you need to rest- No , Annie cut him off sharply , her grip tightening .

Listen to me .

I dont care what it takes .

I dont care what it costs .

going to help me fix this .

Do you understand ? You re Her voice shook , but her desperation gave it an edge that could not be ignored .

Already her mind was working , already planning .

She couldnt let Emma shame her .

Not now .

Not ever .

Alexander sat slumped in the sterile hall , fluorescent lights and the hushed murmur of conversations falling from his troubled mind .

Events of this evening swam in a spiral in his head as some surreal scenario which wasnt happening .

It felt just like an obnoxious dream that he wished to wake up from .

Emmas face innocent , disarming flashed before him , and his jaw clenched .

How could he have been so blind ? He had always prided himself on being perceptive , on seeing through deceit .

Yet Emma in her quiet way and unassuming charm had fooled him completely .

He gritted his teeth the realization hit him like a freight train .

All this time , all this time , Emma was the CEO of W2 HOLDINGS the same enigmatic figure he had invested so much time discussing being in awe of from afar , unknowingly conversing with Every strange interaction , every subtle care shed ever shown towards the company made full sense in an instant .

It explained why the CEO seemed to care about her struggles , why their interests all seemed to run so intertwined .

He clenched his fists tightly , digging his nails deep into his palm as frustration boiled over .

She had played her part so well , made him believe she was just a weak woman finding her way around a world that was too cruel for her .

But the truth ? She was as powerful and calculated as he was , if not even more so .

Alexander breathed a little faster , feeling the walls of the great hall closing in on him .

He had to have answers ; he had to hear this from Emma herself .

How could she not have told him such a huge secret ? Did she not trust him enough to tell him ? Or worse , had she just been playing him all along ? A voice cut into his tumultuous thoughts , pulling him back to the present .

Sir , I have great news , the doctor said .

approaching him with a bright smile .

Alexander stood , his expression dark and unreadable , waiting for the man to continue .

Your girlfriend is pregnant , the doctor announced , his tone almost celebratory .

The words hit Alexander with the force of a left hook from behind .

His heart leapt , his carefully constructed mask of control deserting him .

In one frozen second , emotions he hadnt allowed himself to feel burst to life : shock , deniz and something he couldnt understand .

Congratulations , sir , appended the doctor , the grin on his face growing .

Alexander gave a curt nod , swallowing the storm of emotions threatening to break loose .

He followed the doctor silently into the room where Annie lay , her face lighting up the moment he stepped inside .

She beamed at hun , her hands instinctively moving to her stomach , cradling it as if the life inside her were already tangible .

She beamed at him , her hands instinctively moving to be Were finally going to be parents , she said softly , her voice trembling with excitement .

Alexanders eyes flicked to her hands , then back up to her face , Jay was oozing from her expression , but he still couldnt shake the weight in his chest .

21 18 Tue , Dec 17 V Chapter 79 滷味 53 % Annie reached out , tugging on his wrist to pull him closer .

I cant wait to see our baby , she whispered , her gaze locked on his .

For a moment , Alexander just stood , his mind at war .

The truth of Emma and the revelation of Annies pregnancy collided in him .

Shouldnt he be filled with joy ? Wasnt this supposed to be good news to them ?.

Yet , as he looked down at Annies glowing face , something felt off .

The words of celebration she offered didnt resonate with him .

They hung in the air , hollow and distant .

Alexander forced a smile , masking the turmoil beneath the surface .

Yes , he said , his voice even .

Were going to be parents But even as he said the words , a question gnawed at him relentlessly .

The ringing of her phone was relentless , and Jane Manson woke up with a jolt .

She had hung up a few times , hoping the caller would get the hint , but whoever it was seemed insistent .

Frustration bubbled as she grabbed the phone , her voice laced with anger .

Who the fuck is this ? she yelled into the receiver , her patience hanging by a thread .

The other voice was cold as ice , calm , commanding , and threatening .

I want you in my office right now , he said .

Her heart arrested its beat at mid thump .

It was her father .

Panic surged the form of fear as she stuttered .

Her bravado from just a minute ago yes , sir .

Right away .

turned to fear as she stammered out , Y- The line went dead , and jane flung the phone across the room , releasing a groan of frustration .

She enveloped her face in her hands , regret weighing heavily within her .

She had known this was coming .

After what she had done last night , the fallout was as sure as the sun rising each morning .

But shed foolishly hoped to be able to sleep it off , pretend it was merely a bad dream .

With a heavy sigh , she fetched her phone and opened all her social media apps , her heart sinking with each swipe .

The backlash was well and truly worse than anticipated : their stocks were in an alarming nosedive , and the outrage from the public was relentless .

Hate comments swamped her pages , a tidal wave of vitriol eclipsing any praise shed basked in all the years that she had .

been using social media .

Her followers had fled from her in masses ; what few remained did so only to mock her .

Jane clamped down hard on her lip , the metallic taste of blood grounding her in chaos .

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