Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 86 Later that afternoon , Emma entered the cold , dark prison , her heart racing in her chest .

The weight of her mission weighed heavy upon her , but she made herself stay composed .

She had to do this for Ethan , for the innocent children who had lost.

their lives , and for the devastated families still grieving .

Her hands fisted as the iron door squealed open , clattering open to reveal a shackled Adam Hershel being ushered in .

He did not wear the immaculate suit now but a shredded prison uniform : the lines of wear and defeat colored his face .

He sat down heavily across from her , dull eyes challenging her as he met her gaze .

I think I told you last time , growled Adam hoarsely , his voice unstable .

It was an accident .

Nothing more .

you know it Emmas lips quivered , but she steeled herself .

Accident or not , youre hiding something .

Adam .

I know it , and Theres more to this story than youre letting on .

Her voice emerged in a raw quaver .

I need the truth , not just for my son .

but for those who lost their children that day .

Adam snorted , leaning back in his chair , stretching the chains binding him .

Youre wasting your breath , pal .

Ive said what I had to say , and now thats it leave it alone .

Emma didnt back off .

Reaching in her bag , she pulled out two photographs of the two young children that had recently succumbed to their injuries due to the fall of the daycare , slapping them onto the table and sliding them to him , with trembling hands .

Her voice had trembled and was laden with grief at this moment while her eyes welled over .

Look at them , Adam .

Look at them ! Her voice rose and raw pain spilled out .

These two babies didnt get to celebrate their next birthdays .

Their parents will never see their smiles anymore , never hear their laughter .

Theyre gone because of what happened .

And their innocent souls deserve justice .

Adam hesitated ; his eyes flickered towards the photographs and away .

What is it you want from me ? he growled in his bitterness .

I want the truth , Emma pressed , leaning forward .

You and I both know youre not the mastermind behind this .

Someone else is pulling the strings someone whos out there living freely while you rot in here , taking the fall for their crime .

Why ? Why are you protecting them ? Adams jaw clenched , but he said nothing , his eyes fixed on the far corner of the room .

Emmas voice was soft , breaking with desperation .

Please , Adam , Im begging you .

Ill pay all the money in the world , hire the best lawyer in the world somebody who can get you out of this .

You dont deserve to carry this burden alone .

Think of those families , those grieving parents .

Think of their pain .

Dont let the real culprit walk free while you shoulder all of this .

Finally , Adam swung around to her , his face cool but with something flickering in its depths guilt , pain , regret ? For a moment , there was silence between them , the weight of her words heavy upon him … Emma bit back a sob , her tears streaming down her face now .

You dont have to go through this all alone , Adam , Ill stand with you if only you come clean with the truth .

Those children , those lives lost , they deserve justice : Dont let things go this far and then stop .

Please ..

Adams hands curled into fists , his knuckles white , His chest heaved as he struggled to maintain his composure .

For a brief second , he seemed to waver , but then he clenched his jaw and shook his head , his voice low and weary .

Youre wasting your time , Emma .

Theres nothing more to say .

Emmas heart fell , but she refused to give up .

She leaned across the table , her trembling hand inches from his .

You can still do the right thing .

Adam .

Its never too late .

Dont let their death be in vain .

And who are you ? Adam Hershel said , slumping back in his chair , narrowing further as he regarded the woman opposite .

He wanted to know who he was dealing with before saying another word .

Emma sat a little straighter in her chair and looked him dead in the eye , with unwavering confidence Tm Emma Black .

she said , firm but calm ..

1/2 21:20 Tue , Dec 17 Chapter 86 Π The name had come like a stroke of thunder in that silent room .

Adams breath caught in his throat , and his eyes widened .

He must have heard wrong , surely it couldnt be that Emma Black .

But the steel in her voice and the firm set of her jaw told him otherwise .

Since yesterday , it had doininated every headline .

Whispers and gasps filled the prison halls concerning some Mrs.

Emma Black nobody seemed to have come from nowhere , claiming she was a CEO of W2 HOLDINGS , basically from an unknown name into the one feared by everyone .

Adam sat paralyzed with fear ; his lips began to quiver involuntarily .

His mind was racing , as this finally dawned on him : one of the kids he hurt wasnt just some random kid but the son of a multibillionaire with powers and resources beyond his wildest imagination .

Adams instincts of survival kicked in ; he fisted his hands under the table .

He couldnt trust her no matter how poised she seemed because she belonged to the elite , a world full of lies and hazard .

Rich people like her didnt amass their fortune without stepping on others .

He was certain of it .

Emma Black wasnt any different .

He sprang up , scraping the chair loudly on the floor .

What happened was an accident ! he declared boisterously , his voice raised and defensive .

He glanced around him as though the walls were going to close in on him anytime .

There is nothing else that I can add .

This will be my last time to accept an invitation from you .

Mr.

Adam , Emma cried , her quivering voice rising as she , too rose to her feet .

Please , wait ! Adam shook his head , refusing even to look at her .

No , he snapped , the hardness in his voice final .

Ive had enough of this .

You wont get anything else from me .

Emmas heart pounded against her chest as he turned his back on her .

children .

Adam ! Think of their parents , their lives- Chesperation clawed at her chest .

Think of the But already Adam was walking away , the chains clanking ominously with every step .

He didnt pause , didnt look back , didnt acknowledge her plea .

Emma stood frozen , her hand extended as if she could drag him bodily back by will alone .

Her eyes overflowed and her voice cracked .

Please she whispered , knowing he couldnt hear her anymore It hit closed behind him , the loud clang of it echoing through the chill , dead room .

Emma let herself fall back into her chair , her hands shaking down to her sides .

She bit her lip , her mind racing .

For a second , she had thought that she could get through to him , appeal to his human side .

But Adam Hershel , cornered and afraid , had chosen silence .

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