Semua Bab Too Late for Forgiveness: Bab 381 - Bab 390

Willow glanced at the bracelet. "It's so sparkly. As usual, my mom's taste is way off-base."Nonetheless, she took the bracelet and slipped it on her wrist. There was no hiding the happiness in her eyes.Arthur felt sorry for her. So, she did care after all, even if Carmen and Ronald were terrible parents.Willow eyed him with approval. "You should have told me about this brilliant plan of yours, Arthur. I was worried my dad would piss you off and put you in a difficult position.""I won't be in a difficult position. I'd have agreed to anything he asked if it meant you'd marry me." Arthur added slowly, "I only set Ronald up because he doesn't love you, and you refuse to do as he says."She went still at his words, then snorted. "You sure know how to make a girl feel better.""I'm serious, Lo. You have no idea how much I like you."Willow made no reply as she lowered her head and slowly drank the soup. When she finished the soup, she dabbed the corners of her mouth with a napkin

Mollie crossed her arms and began nagging in the backseat, "I knew you didn't offer to pick me up because you cared about me. You're here to see Serena, right? But why do you have to sneak around like this?"If you'd agreed to join us for dinner when Arthur called you earlier, you would've seen Serena, too."Justin said flatly, "She wouldn't show up if she knew I was here.""True. You'll only make things awkward for us. Gosh, Justin, you don't have to be so miserable," Mollie pointed out.Justin had recently upped his brooding game and grown more reticent. Mollie, on the other hand, had become more daring. She'd downed several glasses of wine at dinner earlier, and now, she couldn't stop prattling. "Joseph told me you were admitted into the hospital two nights ago after drinking too much."Are you better now? Why are you so intent on ruining your body? You're not a kid anymore. If you ask me, the best way to get over a relationship is by starting a new one. Shall I hook you up wit

The next day, Arthur got a call from Ronald agreeing to his terms. After hanging up, Arthur relayed the news to Wilson before calling Willow.She sneered. "No wonder I got a missed call from Dad early this morning. I thought pigs might start flying, but it seems like he only called me because of the deal you made."As she said this, she got an incoming call from Ronald. She said to Wilson, "I'll talk to you later. Dad's calling again. I'd like to hear what he has to say."Insouciantly, she put the call through. "Hello. Who's this?""It's me," Ronald said."Who are you?""Willow, don't you recognize your father's voice?" Ronald snapped.Willow exclaimed sarcastically, "Oh, it's you, Dad! Gosh, it's been so long since I left home and reached out to you. I forgot what your voice sounded like! So, why did you call me this time? Who did you set me up with for yet another blind date?"Ronald asked, "Didn't Arthur tell you?""Tell me what? He said he wanted to marry me, but you didn'

Jenna narrowed her eyes at Willow. "Your last name is Quade? What's your relationship with Wilson Quade?""He's my older cousin," Willow answered.Jenna's expression turned stormy when she heard this. She despised the Quade family.At that moment, Serena returned with the retail assistant. She had paid for Jillian's present and was ready to leave when Willow clutched her arm. "Help me pick something out."Serena nodded and began looking around the boutique with Willow.Jenna stared daggers at the two young ladies, her mood growing fouler by the second. She said scathingly, "They say birds of a feather flock together. I bet Willow is just as bad as Serena. Did you smell the smoke on her when she walked past us earlier? She must have been smoking outside before she entered the boutique!"Kelly looked offended. "Smoking doesn't mean anything. I was a smoker when I was young, too." She used to be a photographer and picked up smoking due to the stressful nature of her job. She only qu

Wilson leaned into his seat and waved at Jillian through the screen as he said, "How is that you look younger since the last time we met, Madam Gallagher? And you look so fabulous and festive in that jacket, too. How will anyone tell you and an 18-year-old young woman apart?""You and your nonsense." Jillian laughed at the compliments. She gave him a meaningful look. "Do you know who got me this jacket?""Your old sweetheart?""Piss off!" Jillian snapped. "Serena got me the jacket."Surprise flickered in Wilson's eyes. He chuckled and said, "My mistake. So, it was my sweetheart who got you the jacket. How nice and generous of her; she is far better than your granddaughter. Did you reward her?""Reward her all you like when you get home." Jillian held up her phone and scoffed. "You should know you're lucky to have tricked a lovely young lady like her into falling for you."Trevor was confused. "Wait, are you familiar with Serena, too?""Yes. Our paths crossed somehow, and we beca