All too late for his love

Chapter 229

Willow was keenly aware of Matthew’s intentions. She instinctively tucked her hand behind her back.

The piece of cloth and the button, stained with Aaron’s and Nicola’s blood, held the memories of their final moments. Willow couldn’t bear the idea of letting go of these last fragments.

“Willow, hand them over!” Matthew’s voice, typically smooth, now carried a chilling edge.

“These belong to Aaron and Nicola. Why should I give them to you?” Willow’s response was sharp and unwavering.

Willow clenched her fist and retreated, but Matthew was faster. He closed the distance in a few swift strides and roughly grabbed her wrist.

“Matthew, let go of me!” Willow demanded.

Matthew’s grip was unyielding, causing Willow’s eyes to redden with tears. She suppressed a sob and yelled, “Matthew, you’ve already destroyed Nicola’s grave! What more do you want?”

“You claim you’re seeking revenge for Wilhelmina and her unborn child, but I never laid a hand on them!

tormenting me–so who am I supposed to seek justice against?”

cracked with emotion.

Willow’s refusal to admit any wrongdoing only intensified the darkness

expression.

items from her grasp with a cold determination. As

to pick them up. But before her fingers could even touch them, Matthew’s foot

and substantial, was no match for the force

Matthew destroyed it.

foot off! Give me back my things! They’re mine–what gives you the

breaking point,/Willow lunged at Matthew, exerting all her strength to push him.

foot. Without hesitation, Willow reached

were quicker. They swiftly snatched up the items and

consuming them until they

flames. But Matthew’s vice–like

Willow collapsed to the ground, utterly

time, Wilhelmina and Skyler