All too late for his love

Chapter 321

“Willow!” Matthew’s head jerked up. His eyes blazed with a terrifying red–an unsettling mix of anger, hatred, and maybe even regret.

Willow, unfazed by his almost predatory fury, repeated her demand, “Matthew, apologize to Aaron!”

Matthew, too proud to ever consider apologizing to someone he deemed insignificant, hesitated. But then his eyes dropped to Willow’s left hand. Her hand was wrapped in thick bandages, yet even through the layers, blood had seeped through, staining her skin.

The bandages mostly covered the back of her hand. But as he looked closer, he noticed she was missing a finger. Even though the scab where her pinky had once been had healed, the scar couldn’t hide the pain

she’d endured.

And all of this–every bit of her suffering–was his doing. All at once, Matthew felt a wave of weakness

wash over him, his legs trembling beneath the weight of his doubts.

had been so certain, so adamant in his belief that Willow was a

he realized she had always been innocent and

lan’s voice boomed with authority.

of Matthew’s intentions

grew. He was unable to comprehend how someone could be so easily manipulated by

lan into defending her ignited a fit

you think I’m gonna apologize to this

dreams!”

love most. Even if she set you and this

voice dripped with sarcasm. Matthew’s blind loyalty to Willa shook her to the core,

was just a formality, not worth the

Matthew was to Aaron.

Aaron’s heart. Only a genuine apology from Matthew could begin to mend those wounds

woman. She framed us, and you even wanted to gouge my son’s eyes

tension crackled in the air. “I won’t argue with you on that point. But here’s

post this video online. Let’s see how your beloved