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.”

Zayn entered, picked up the car keys left on the table,

mocking her. It was obvious that he had heard the lies she told

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

Like an angry little beast, he charged at

my mom! You’re a bad

all his strength into biting Zayn. In the blink

Willow hurriedly Intervened to pull Aaron away, but Zayn acted faster. Before she could reach them, he

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

looked down at Aaron. His disdain was evident as he

he

“Aaron!”

leg, Willow forgot about confronting Zayn. She scooped

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

“Mom, don’t cry.”