Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 87 四 Emma clenched her fists until her fingernails bit into the soft skin of her palms .

She would not give up not yet .

Adam ha walked away , but she knew there was more to come .

If he wouldnt talk , shed find another way Ethan .

For the innocent children who had died .

For the justice they all deserved .

to With a new firmness in her voice , Emma got to her feet .

The fight wasnt over .

Not by a long shot .

expose the truth .

For Emma walked out of prison with her heart torn to pieces .

She had gone inside with the hope of some sort of breakthroug glimmer that justice would prevail for her son and the innocent children affected .

Instead , matters had just gotten worse , leaving her with more questions than answers .

Sliding into the backseat of her car , she let out a shaky breath and rested her head against the cool window .

The blurred lights of the city mirrored her turbulent thoughts .

As the driver pulled into traffic , her phone rang sharply , cutting throug the heavy silence .

Emma glanced at the screen and immediately picked up .

Good evening , maam , her personal assistant greeted , her voice trembling with panic .

Emma frowned , and the distraction , emotional depletion , made her tune out of everything else .

Good evening , she murmured absent mindedly , Maam .

have you seen the news ? The urgency in her assistants tone snapped Emma out of her haze .

She straightened in her seat .

Whats going on ? Its about your mother , the assistant said , her words cautious but hurried .

Emmas stomach dropped .

What about her ? You need to see this yourself The moment the words registered in her head , panic overtook Emma , and she hung up .

With trembling fingers , she pulled up the news on her phone .

Her heart dropped at the sight of the headline : Mrs.

Elizabeth Walker Spotted at Her Daughter Apartment Amid Scandal .

The farther Emma read , the heavier her hands shook .

It went on to describe the unexpected appearance of her mother , paparazzi frenzy , and even speculation about a family rift .

She felt a wave of frustration and concern wash over her .

Maina just wasnt strong enough to travel shed struggled with her health for years .

How could this have happened without her knowing it ? Emma slammed her phone onto the seat beside her , then her emotions spiralled anger and guilt swarmed inside her Drive faster , she instructed her driver .

As they neared the apartment , she could perceive a sea of paparazzi surrounding the building as their cameras flashed in rays .

Emma honked impatiently , weaving through the crowd , and then rushed inside the moment the car stopped .

Her heart was racing as she ran up the stairs two at a time , desperate to find her mother and understand what had happened .

She opened the door , and the scene before her took her aback .

Her mother sat in the living room , looking frail but dignified , while Ethan and Emily giggled on either side of her .

The children hugged their grandmother tightly , unaware of the tension in the air Emma took one tentative step forward Mom she began softly Elizabeth Walker looked up .

Her face was cold as stone .

Im waing for an explanation she said shortly Emmas throat choked up as she took a step closer .

Mom , I can plain she said , the tone of her voice unsteasly 1/2 21:20 Tue , Dec.

Chapter 87 Before she could utter another word , Elizabeth rose shakily to her feet and slapped Emma across the face with sudden , surprising energy .

The sharp sting burned upon Emmas check as she gasped in shock , her hand instinctively flying to her face .

Tears welled in her eyes , not from the pain but from the utter disbelief .

Her mother had never hit her before .

This was uncharted territory .

How could you ? Elizabeth exploded , her voice breaking in rage and pain .

How could you keep such an incident from me ? Can you imagine how I felt while listening to this from the news like a stranger ? The guilt finally washed over Emmas face and tightened her chest .

Mom , Im so sorry , she whispered , breaking into sobs .

At the time , I had thought it was best .

I didnt want to burden you .

You have gone through so much already- Elizabeth lifted a hand to quiet her .

With a heavy sigh , she let herself sink back into the chair as the fight seemed to drain from her .

The fire in her eyes faded and was replaced by exhaustion and sorrow .

I am your mother , Emma , she said softly but firmly .

If there is anyone you shouldnt keep secrets from , it is me .

Do you think Im too weak to stand by your side ? That I wouldnt move heaven and earth for my grandchildren , for you ? Tears streamed down Emmas face , and she fell upon her knees before her mother , seizing her hands .

I was wrong , Morn I can see it now .

I had thought I was saving you , and instead hurt you .

I am just so sorry .

Elizabeths grim expression relaxed as she observed her tear marcated daughter .

She reached out and gently placed her hand on Emmas cheek , stroking a tear away with her thumb .

I know you meant well , but you have to stop carrying everything alone , Emma .

Youre not as invincible as you think .

Let me help you , even if its just by being here .

Emma nodded , her heart heavy but comforted by her mothers words .

I promise , Mom .

No more secrets .

Elizabeth sighed again , leaning back into the cushions .

Good .

Because this family needs to face these battles together .

And right now , you need all the support you can get .

Emma looked at her children , now watching quietly , understanding the shift in the energy of the room .

Smiling through her tears , she silently promised herself that she would be stronger for them , for her mother .

I think I should be on my way home .

Jadens cousin , Caroline , who had helped Emma to look after her children , rose to her fect .

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