All too late for his love

Chapter 117

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.

think of other ways, but still, I failed to gather the 10 million the kidnappers demanded. So,

tears soaking his clothes.

Willow was shameful. He only felt

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

Kenan was angry at

Where had he been?

stayed by Willow’s side, she wouldn’t have suffered so

sorry. I’m so sorry. It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have left

Willow’s back,

I won’t simply leave you anymore. I will be your

He didn’t

could he be

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die She thought she wanted to live a long life, staying by his

was just an unrealistic

came to find Matthew to fulfill Aaron’s last

such a

Willow particularly fragile. So despite it being sur simple sentence, she choked

out Aaron’s

Matthew, I miss you so much. Where did you go? Why don’t

I want to hear you

to my grave and sing

the small notebook, reading the neat yet childish handwriting. He pictured a little boy sitting by

he fought back tears and plastered on a big smile. “Willow, I can sing “Little Star“” too! Aaron liked me so much, I’m sure he’d be overjoyed if I

let’s go now and sing “Little Star”

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

Little Star” for Aaron.

stars shone, but Willow nestled beside Kenan, feeling as if

you healthy and strong. I’ll hold your hand and share a lifetime of joys