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 the table,

Willow. His expression showed that he was clearly mocking her. It was obvious that he had heard the lies

eyes. But remembering that Aaron was still next

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

my mom! You’re a bad

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

the ground, she felt her heart ache intensely, as

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

that, he

“Aaron!”

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

he clenched

“Mom, don’t cry.”