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

cracked with emotion.

Willow’s refusal to admit any wrongdoing only intensified

expression.

fingers and retrieved the items from her grasp with a cold determination. As the

reached out to pick them up. But before her fingers

and substantial, was

Matthew destroyed it.

back my things! They’re mine–what gives you the right to stomp on them?” Willow’s voice cracked

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

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

snatched up the items and tossed them into a

consuming them until they

and snuff out the dancing flames. But

fire dwindled, Willow collapsed

time, Wilhelmina and Skyler had