All too late for his love

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Sadly, she couldn’t save Aaron. Thinking of Aaron, Willow’s throat choked with sobs again.

Swallowing her vulnerability, she raised her head. She spoke to Kenan, enunciating each word in caution, “Mr. Dawson, thank you for your kindness, but I’m not as good as you think.”

Expending all her energy to say so much, Willow stood calmly, as if awaiting Kenan’s final judgment.

She stared at the man with tightly pursed lips. A sudden unease washed over her as if her family had caught her in a shameful act

She feared Kenan would react like those parents who caught their children misbehaving. She imagined him uttering words of disgrace and slapping her

across the face

If Kenan called her shameless, she would be devastated.

Preferring him not to say it first, she took it upon herself.

“Mr. Dawson, don’t you think I’m very shameless? I do feel quite ashamed

Before she could finish, powerful arms enveloped her. Kenan hugged her tightly, murmuring in her ear, “Willow, I don’t think you’re shameless. I’ve told you, you’re the best in my heart, always.”

Unable to hold back any longer, Willow’s tears flooded her face uncontrollably. Covering her mouth to muffle her sobs, Willow cried like a lost child.

“Aaron is gone…”

Willow buried her face in Kenan’s embrace. “I earned 10 million at the Rumpus Club, but I still couldn’t save my Aaron! Those people… they went back on their word and killed him.”

All her pent–up emotions poured out at that moment. Willow didn’t care about the time or place. She just wanted to confide her grievances to Kerian, like confiding in a tether or brother.

called you. I tried to think of other ways, but still, I failed to gather the 10 million the kidnappers demanded. So, I had to go to the Rumpus Club. I know it’s shameful, but I only

Willow tighter, feeling her tears soaking his clothes. His heart ached for

Willow was shameful. He only felt pain

was angry at Zayn who would rather disgrace her than pay the ransom to save his

was angry at

Where had he been?

wouldn’t have suffered so much humiliation. Maybe Aaron wouldn’t have

sorry. It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have

gently stroked Willow’s back, comforting

you anymore. I will be your shelter

He didn’t blame her and even

he be so good to

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she was almost reactant to die She thought she wanted to live a long life, staying by his side

just an unrealistic

to find Matthew to fulfill Aaron’s last

such a

particularly fragile. So despite it being

could only take out Aaron’s notebook

miss you so much. Where did you go? Why don’t you come to see Mom and

hear you sing “Little Star”

can you go to my

He pictured a little boy sitting

smile. “Willow, I can sing

let’s go now and

Aaron. He sang from dusk till dawn, until his eyes were red and his voice was hoarse. Still,

Little Star” for Aaron.

Kenan, feeling as if she saw

“Kenan, if there is another life, I’ll walk before you healthy and strong. I’ll hold your hand and share a lifetime of joys and