Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring (Emma and Alexander) novel Chapter 58

Chapter 58 

When they arrived, Alexander practically jumped out of the cartriding into the hospital with a sense of urgency that made people step out of his way. He ignored the front desk and continged directly to the elevator, pushing the button labeled VIP Floor. Reaching the door to Emma’s room, his heart thudding in his chest, he didn’t even bother to knock but simply pushed it open. 

Two pairs of eyes turned towards him as he entered: Emma’s, wh her exhaustion and pain; and Jaden’s, full of hostility that was guarded well. Alexander’s gaze brielly fluttered towards Emily, who slept serenely on a small hospital bed provided for her. His chest seemed to tighten even further. 

“I just heard what happened.” he said, his voice filled with a mix worry and frustration as he walked toward Emma He ignored the piercing glare Jaden shot at him. 

Jaden took one step forward, standing protectively in front of Emma. “Haven’t you and your girlfriend done enough damage?” he growled. 

Alexander’s icy gaze locked onto Jaden. “I am not here for you, boy,” he asked gently, his usual confidence wavering under the weight of worry 

“Leave, Alexander.” Emma’s voice was so low, but the weight of her words hit like a hammer. Her expression was unreadable, though her trembling hands betrayed her. “I don’t want more trouble.” 

Alexander’s face softened as his gaze shifted to Ethan, who lay motionless in his bed, wired up to wires and machinery. It tugged at his heart. “How is he?” he asked softly, some of the customarily stressed machismo gone from his tone as his brow frowed in concern. 

Emma turned back to him, her eyes pooling with unshed tears. “You should leave,” she said, her voice cracking. “We’re not your responsibility. We’ll take care of ourselves. 

“Emma…” Alexander started to say, but she sharply cut him off. 

“Don’t!” This time, her voice was louder and it sent Emily moving restlessly in her sleep. Immediately, Emma moderated her tone, looking at her daughter before continuing. “We don’t need your help. Just go.” 

Alexander’s jaw went tight, anger rising, but he didn’t raise his voice. “I’ll get to the bottom of this daycare accident. Whoever’s responsible… 

“I said don’t!” Emma snapped, her voice rising again. She whirled back, her face streaked with tears, “We don’t need you swooping in like some savior, Alexander. Just leave us alone. 

Jaden stepped closer, his voice as cold and firm as ice. “She’s right. You have caused enough damage. This may be your hospital, but we have rights as patients. It’s time for you to leave 

Alexander’s gaze swung one last time to Ethan, his heart heavy. He wanted to protest, wanted to stay, but the look on Emma’s face told him it would only cause her more pain. And that was the last thing he wanted. 

He didn’t say another word, only turned and was gone: the doorswung shut behind him. Emma let out a trembling breath as she sagged down in the chair beside Ethan’s bed, taking his small, pale hand in her own. Silent, hot tears streamed down her cheeks as she stared at his face, willing him to wake up, to smile to tell her everything was okay. 

Jaden huddled down beside her, wrapping his arms around her. “It’s going to be all right,” he whispered, though his voice shook with doubt. Emma didn’t say a word. Her world was crumbling around her feet, and she wasn’t sure how to pick up the pieces. 

The moment Alexander sat back in his car, he turned to Kevin, his voice firm and low. “Considering where the daycare was that accident couldn’t have been coincidental. I want you to investigate that accident. Every detail, every angle. Find out what really happened” 

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“Yes, sir,” Kevin replied, already pulling out his phone to make the necessary calls. 

Alexander leaned back in his seat, his jaw clenched as he stared out of the window. The blurred hospital building receded as Kevin drove away. His mind raced to the pain etched on Emma’s face and the stillness of Ethan’s small body in that hospital bed. The memory made his chest tighten with an unfamiliar ache. 

Emma had warned him to stay away, to let her handle things on her own, but this time Alexander couldn’t obey. For once, he wanted to be her knight in shining armor, even if she didn’t want him to. 

“I also want all those videos scrubbed from the internet,” he said harply, leaving zero room for an argument. “Every one of them. And get our PR team on this immediately. Damage contre needs to be flawless.” 

“Yes, sir. It will be handled,” Kevin assured him. 

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