All too late for his love

Chapter 18

“It’s not a dream, Lolo.”

Zayn’s voice was filled with reassurance as he gently clasped Willow’s delicate hand. “I’m here, Lolo, I’m truly your beloved Zayn.

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Zayn’s grip was so strong that Willow felt a slight pain, which jolted her back to reality. She realized that she wasn’t dreaming- She was utterly shocked! She was about to ask him why he was acting so strangely when he rasped, “Lolo, why didn’t you tell me you’re sick? Why didn’t you tell me you have cancer!”

Willow’s eyelid twitched as she realized that Zayn had found out about her late–stage stomach cancer.

“Zayn, I’ve brought this up before, but you refused to believe me.”

Willow’s statement sent a jolt through Zayn, and he suddenly recalled that she had previously mentioned her cancer when she had approached him for money to help with Aaron’s treatment.

did he

her that she was better

glee. Now, he felt a gnawing pain, as if his heart was being gouged

unable to contain the surging emotions within him any longer. He gathered all his strength and pulled Willow into his embrace, murmuring repeatedly. “I won’t let you die, Lolol We’re going to

tightly, never wanting to let go. In the final moments of her life, his willingness to open his heart and embrace her was a surprise she had never dared

“I’m here, Lolo…”

heartbeat, Willow’s heart overflowed with an unprecedented sense of contentment. She recognized this as

and do a paternity rest with Aaron? Once you’ve done the test,

After all, willow’s relationship with Louis had always been a thom in his side. However, at that moment, he was willing to comply with her. “Alright, I go get a patemity test with that bas–Zayn immediately stopped himself and continued, “I’ll go get

me

promise you, as long as you’ll be alright, I’ll give you anything,

Zayn’s lips p

Willow’s, moving with a gentleness that spoke

already had one foot in the grave, and she didn’t dare to ask for too much. She was just grateful that he could be with her at the end of her life, that he was willing

causing her to develop a high