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.”

to the ward swung open. Zayn entered, picked up the car keys left

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

still next to her, she

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

my mom! You’re a

all his strength into biting Zayn. In the

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

heart ache intensely, as if it was being stabbed

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

that, he left

“Aaron!”

Zayn. She scooped Aaron into her arms,

on Aaron’s forehead, but he clenched his teeth to keep himself from

“Mom, don’t cry.”