Semua Bab Leaving You Bereft: Bab 231 - Bab 240

The soft orange sunlight filtered through the windows, casting the room in a warm haze. For a moment, it felt like the past hadn't happened at all—like the pain and scars had never existed.Through the pale veil of smoke, Julian's eyes darkened as he looked at Willow."I know you hate me. I know you want Landon back. But Willow… I can't let him go. "It's not about favoring one over the other. It's not about gender. "Landon is my entire world."Because, at this point, Landon was all he had left. Seasons came and went. In the span of three years, Landon had spent ten months inside an incubator.After the crash, Julian was bedridden for two months. When he was finally able to move around, he transferred himself to the same hospital where Landon was. Every night, he would drag his broken body out of bed just to check on his son.He never once regretted the arm he lost function in.As long as Landon lived, nothing else mattered. He just wanted Landon to live.When Landon was fi

Using one hand, Julian slipped into a bathrobe and stepped out of the bathroom.The night of their long-awaited reunion promised to be sleepless. He finally had some rare moments of peace, time to think about Willow, even though she was just in the next room.But they were no longer a couple, and disturbing her at this hour would be crossing a line. Besides, she still held a grudge against him.By the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room stood the grand piano. Julian took a bottle of red wine from the cabinet and poured himself a glass. Leaning against the piano, he sipped the wine, gazing out the window, lost in thought, reflecting on the past.The good and the bad, the sweet moments of love and the lingering pain, all weighed heavily on Julian.He looked down at his damaged right hand, trying to lift the mug to his lips, but his hand trembled. After a long struggle, the transparent cup fell to the floor.The deep red wine spilled onto the beige carpet, staining it a brig

Willow arrived home to find Heather anxiously waiting for her. She hadn't slept well the entire night, worried about her.Upon seeing her return, Heather quickly made a cup of coffee and invited her to sit down for a chat.As they chatted, the subject turned to Landon. Willow smiled, though a trace of sadness lingered in her eyes.She spoke softly, "Landon and Gabriella were born together, yet he's a whole head shorter than Gabriella, and so much thinner. It's clear he's still lacking essential nutrients. He needs proper nutrition and care to improve."Upon hearing this, Heather also felt a pang of sadness. She spoke plainly, expressing the need to take better care of him.After a brief pause, Heather hesitated before broaching a delicate topic—Willow's romantic life. She knew about Patrick and how he had visited Willow many times while she was in Faeria. Patrick, a collector with a strong passion for art, had much in common with Willow, and they always had stimulating conversat

As dusk settled over Radiance Manor, Willow dropped Landon off at home.The towering banyan trees cast their shadows over the house, blocking much of the light spilling from within. The deep blue sky peeked through the dense branches, leaving patches of darkness across the ground.Willow got out of the car, lifting Landon from the back seat, reluctant to let go.Landon was sweaty but still smelled like a baby, sweet and fresh. Willow kissed him repeatedly, never ready to part, but she knew she couldn't stay the night.Landon didn't want her to leave either, holding onto her tightly. His small face, bathed in the soft evening light, looked especially fair and delicate, endearing her even more.At the top of the stairs stood a tall figure—Julian.Willow raised her eyes and met his gaze. He had been standing there for a while, seemingly with something to say.She gently patted Landon's head and said softly, "Lando, go inside first. Your dad and I need to talk."Landon's face flush

Seeing Julian again, Willow was overwhelmed with emotion.Dorothy's words echoed in her mind. "When you were in labor and things went wrong, I forced Julian to kneel before me. I only did that to get back at him."Years had passed, and Julian had never mentioned it.Even though Julian had always been relentless and calculative, he had never brought this up to Willow.Under the dazzling lights, Willow stood there in a daze. Dorothy, ever perceptive, immediately realized Willow hadn't known about this.Realizing her slip of the tongue, she quickly picked up Rowena and walked away.The long corridor suddenly felt empty with just the two of them remaining.Julian was still as he always was, with a suit jacket draped casually over his shoulders. Under the lighting, his lean features were accentuated, carrying the charm of a mature man.He slowly approached Willow, his voice gentle. "You came alone?"Willow just stared at him quietly.A breeze drifted through the corridor, lifting