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.”

this moment, the door to the ward swung open. Zayn entered, picked up

he turned away, he sneered at Willow. His expression showed that he was clearly mocking her. It was obvious that he had heard the lies she told

was still next to her, she put

who had been quietly snuggling against her, suddenly became incredibly agitated. Like an angry little beast, he charged at

mom! You’re

his strength into biting Zayn. In the blink of an eye,

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

curled up on the ground, she felt her heart ache intensely, as if

down at Aaron.

he

“Aaron!”

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

formed on Aaron’s forehead, but he clenched his teeth to keep himself from crying out loud. He was afraid his beloved

“Mom, don’t cry.”