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 say back

her that she was

his heart swelled with glee. Now, he felt a gnawing

was unable to contain the surging emotions within him any longer. He gathered all his strength and pulled Willow into his embrace, murmuring repeatedly. “I

her life, his willingness to open his heart and embrace her was a surprise she had never dared

“I’m here, Lolo…”

the steady rhythm of his strong heartbeat, Willow’s heart overflowed with an unprecedented sense of contentment. She recognized this as an opportunity to persuade him to welcome Aaron

and do a paternity rest with Aaron? Once you’ve done the test, you’ll know that I didn’t betray you, nor did 1

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

you’ve confirmed that Aaron is your son, can you lend me money for his surgery? If Aaron can’t have the surgery, he

long as you’ll be alright, I’ll

Zayn’s lips p

Willow’s, moving with a gentleness that spoke of her

divorcing him for Styler’s sake, Willow’s heart still throbbed with pain However, she 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

her to develop a high fever and loss