All too late for his love

Chapter 304

Just as Zayn was about to explode, Willow spoke in a casual tone. “Mr. Carter, you said it before. You wished for me to rest in peace.”

Her voice was exceptionally calm, as if she were stating the most ordinary thing. But even in its calmness, Zayn couldn’t shake off a sense of unease.

He couldn’t help but recall how desperate he had felt when he thought she perished in that fire. He feared losing her, yet his heart was too heavy with resentment to truly love her.

“Mr. Carter, are you upset because you couldn’t kill me personally? Is that why you’re pestering me and making trouble for me?”

Zayn stared at Willow with inscrutable eyes. He wanted to say he didn’t mean that and that he never truly wanted her dead.

into something else. “Yes, I’m upset! Willow, I truly wish

gently pried Zayn’s hand away from her neck. “But your wish will come true

that? Did she want to

Zayn could think of was Willow feigning her death. But much later,

I’ll love who I love, chase my dreams, and make the most of this precious time. But, Mr. Carter, my life

do with him… Zayn took a step forward and roughly grabbed her shoulder as if he were a trapped animal

you

smile. “Mr. Carter, that was during my previous life.” Her voice carried desolation mixed with a hint

fresh start, a and Zayn had no place in this plan

meaning. He smirked coldly. “You finally admitted it, Willow.