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.

adamant in his belief that Willow was a tainted woman. But now,

realized she had always been

with authority. His

of Matthew’s intentions to harm

fury grew. He was unable to comprehend how someone could

manipulate lan into defending her ignited a fit of

you think I’m gonna apologize to this cripple?” Matthew’s sneer dripped with

dreams!”

Even if she set

loyalty to Willa shook her

might think an apology was just a formality, not worth the hassle, but

Matthew was to Aaron.

hurtful words were like daggers to Aaron’s heart. Only a genuine

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

the air. “I won’t argue with you on

apologize to Aaron, I’ll post this