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.”

picked up the car keys

at Willow. His expression showed that he was clearly mocking her. It was

eyes. But remembering that Aaron was still next to

agitated. Like an angry little beast, he charged at

bullied my mom! You’re a

into biting Zayn. In the blink of an eye, Zayn’s wrist began to

Aaton, Willow hurriedly Intervened to pull Aaron away, but Zayn acted faster.

on the ground, she felt her heart ache intensely, as if it was being stabbed

down at Aaron. His disdain was evident as

he

“Aaron!”

leg, Willow forgot about confronting Zayn. She scooped Aaron into her arms, frantically

forehead, but he clenched

“Mom, don’t cry.”