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!

me–so who am I

cracked with emotion.

this moment, Willow’s refusal to admit any

expression.

a cold determination. As the

But before her fingers could even touch them, Matthew’s

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

Matthew destroyed it.

back my things! They’re mine–what gives

to push him. But

relented and moved his foot. Without hesitation, Willow reached for the items on the

her dismay, Matthew’s men were quicker. They swiftly snatched up the items and tossed them into a nearby

flames engulfed the cloth and wood, consuming them until they were

dancing flames. But Matthew’s vice–like grip on her shoulders held her back, rendering her

Willow collapsed to the

time, Wilhelmina and Skyler had