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!

am I supposed to seek justice against?”

cracked with emotion.

to admit any wrongdoing only

expression.

items from her grasp with a cold determination. As the button and the blood–stained piece of cloth fell to the ground,

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

from Nicola’s boot, sturdy and substantial, was no match for

Matthew destroyed it.

my things! They’re mine–what gives you the right to stomp on

her strength to push him. But he stood firm as a rock, unmoved by her

moved his foot. Without hesitation,

men were quicker. They swiftly snatched up the items and

an instant, the flames engulfed the cloth and wood, consuming

But Matthew’s vice–like grip on her shoulders held her back,

collapsed to the

time, Wilhelmina and Skyler had