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.”

open. Zayn entered, picked up the car keys left on

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

her eyes. But remembering that Aaron was still next to her, she

became incredibly agitated. Like an angry little beast, he charged

bullied my mom! You’re

strength into biting Zayn. In the blink of an

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

on the ground, she felt her heart ache

seyes showed no empathy as he looked down at Aaron. His disdain was

he left

“Aaron!”

seeping through the bandages around Aaron’s leg, Willow forgot about confronting Zayn. She scooped

but he

“Mom, don’t cry.”