All too late for his love

Chapter 23

Willow’s heart sank. She never wanted Aaron to Imow about her illness, fearing it might affect his upcoming surgery.

she playfully pinched his cheek. “You heard what I said to Zayn just now, didn’t you?”

Seeing Aaron nod, Willow continued with a smile, “Silly, I was just lying to him. You watch dramas too, right? The ladies in dramas nowadays often play the victim. I wanted to try it to change his mind, but I falled ”

y?” Despite being smart for his age, Aaron was only three and a half years old after all. He didn’t understand the complexities that adults face.

“Really?”

Willow ruffled his hair. “Of course! Lying makes your nose grow long. I want to stay pretty, so no long noses for me. Don’t worry, Aaron. I’m very healthy. I still want to see you grow into a strong young man.”

swung open. Zayn entered, picked

sneered at Willow. His expression showed that he was clearly mocking her. It was obvious that he

But remembering that Aaron was still next to her, she put on a cheerful

became incredibly agitated. Like an angry little beast, he charged at Zayn and viciously

bullied my mom! You’re a bad

the blink of an eye, Zayn’s wrist began

might hurt Aaton, Willow hurriedly Intervened to pull Aaron away, but Zayn acted faster. Before she could reach

Aaron curled up on the ground, she felt her heart

Aaron. His disdain was evident as he said,

that, he left the

“Aaron!”

Zayn. She scooped Aaron into her arms, frantically pressing the call button and

torn open, and it must really hurt. Beads of sweat formed on Aaron’s forehead, but he clenched

“Mom, don’t cry.”