Chapter <b>102 </b>
-24 Donun
Julian hired the best specialists to treat Jeffrey.
Although the Gibson famaly was unhappy, they didn’t raise a fuss due to their close ties with the Ziegler family. It also didn’t help that a certain Mr. Chapman was now also involved in this incident
Still, Willow wouldn’t be able to move past this incident if jettrey’s ear didn’t recover
As a result, Willow remained by Jeffrey’s aide when he was receiving treatment, Willow was folding him a paper ne before he
They could see the starry night sky outside the VIP wand’s window
ore he had to undergo surgery onlus am.
Willow ced the paper ne on her palm
Jeffrey picked it up carefully as they enjoyed the view. After a long while, he murmured, “Natable told me I might as will be a cold–blooded reptile because I was never enthusiastic about anything. Now, I’ve realized that this isn’t the case. I also possess emotions just like everyone else. <b>I </b>could also be reckless
“I still have another ear left. So, I’ll be just fine. I might only have partial hearing left, but I think it’s a worthy exchange for your life. You shouldn’t feel guilty.
Jettrey gave Willow a warm smile
There was no point in saying anything else. Willow looked <b>at </b>him and gave him a small smile in tum
If she were <b>to </b>describe her past, she would say that there was barely a hint of sweetness in the drowning depth of bittemess, Jeffrey’s presence was like a balmas he had washed away that bittemessiner life.
Willow clenched her fist and bumped it against his. They <b>looked </b>into each other’s eyes and shared a smile
One could say that they were confidants now.
Julian stood by the ward’s <b>door </b>silently, watching the two of themL
He saw Willow folding a paper ne for jerry. He saw how she smiled at jeffrey so radiantly. He watched how they bumped their together. These Interactions had once been something he and Willow shared. It <b>had </b>been exclusively their.
Now, Willow had given all of that to jeffrey.
julian’s expression tumed dark.
Esther caught sight of bouchange in mood and said tentatively, “Mr. Ziegler, your private jet will be taking off in an hour, and i Mrs. Ziegler will be discharged tomorrow. I’ve already taken care <b>of </b>everything. You <b>can </b>rest <b>easy </b>
julian’s expression didn’t often. “How am I supposed to rest easy?”
Esther didn’t dare make another peep.
After a while, Julian strode toward the elevator. It was obvious he <b>was </b>in a bad mood.
Just then, the elevator doors slid open, and Natalie stepped <b>out </b>
they need you back at Yarrowmere
Julian was usually exceedingly aloof, so he would never bother to waste his time on a kid Like Natalle. Yet, he was unexpectedly friendly today as he said gently. I’m needed at Yarrowmere, so I’ll be leaving Willow in your care, Natalie.”
Natalie was utterly befuddled by his attitude.
Ester couldn’t help but think, “Mr. Ziegler is truly a devious, devious man.
”
One could smell the light fragrance of the ck <b>locust </b>flowers in the alt now that it was <b>p </b>
The chauffeur had parked the ck limousine under the tree, walling for Julian. When he saw Jubian, he wasted no time opening the door for him. “Please get in, Mr. Ziegler.”
julian couldn’t help but take a jp
back before he wentnide the car.
He really didn’t want to leave, but he was needed backat arrow. He wanted so badly to take Willow with him there, but Will had rejected bisa
He had no choice but to consider his options. Their wedding anniversary <b>was </b>just over a month away. It was probably better for han to make a decision Julian started flipping through his tiles per he was inside the
Unfortunately, he couldn’t stop himself from thinking about the intimate literaction between Willow and jettery. The more he thought about
le set <b>his </b>work aside. After a <b>leat</b>, le pere lit <b>and </b>asked Father, who was sitting in the fron
Exther couldn’t help but find his reaction Juntry
She deliberately feigned confusion, donning a thoughtful look on her face. “Well, it’s hard in say. Love is aplicated thing, especially rom knows? Maybe they’ll fall in love overtime. Besides, it’s not as if you’ll be able to notice anything because you’ll be at Yarrowmere ”
Julian leaned back in his seat. Although his posture was regal, there was no concealing his foul mond
<b>love</b>, Who
Honestly, his mind had been chuming with dark thoughts. He had wanted to send Willow abroad past to ensure that she would never see jeffery ever again. rationality stopped him from doing so.
After all<b>, </b>things would truly be over between them if he did something like that.
Willow had always been strong–willed.
<b>Yet</b>, his
Julian was swamped with work as soon as he arrived at Yarrowmere. There were far too many things that needed his personal touch.
Still, he would always give Willow a call every night, no matter how busy he was. Unfortunately, she never picked up his calls
The roses were in full bloom <b>now </b>that it was April.
Neb Group’s building was situated in the heart of Yarrowhere. It was a
sa grand building that seemed to pierce through the clouds.
“Julian retumed to his office after wrapping up yet another <b>routine </b>meeting. He leaned against his leather chair and rubbed his brow weartly. “There’s so much work
I could barely breathe.”
Ester nced at the schedule and said, “You have a banquet to attend tonight.”
Julian picked up his calendar and looked at the circle drawn on today’s date. Then, he said softly, “It’s my wedding anniversary with Willow today. <b>I’m </b>flying back to Brindley.”
Esther smiled andmented, “Mrs. Ziegler <b>will </b>be pleased.”
Julian quirked his lips into a smile. “It’s been two months since west met. She’s probably still
Julian left work early that day and took his time to change into an exquisite three–piece suit. He looked handsome and refined in it
Then, he even booked the best restaurant in Brindley.
He thought to himself, “Willow will probably be delighted. After <b>all</b><b>, </b>women do love their romance.”
He was determined to win her back.
It was already 7:00 pm by the time Julian returned to Brindley and arrived at Willow’s apartment.
A ck Rolls–Royce Phantom rolled to a stop beneath arall sycamore tree as the sky darkened Julian stepped out of the <b>car</b>, holding a bouquet of white roses. He even had a precious gift tucked in the pocket of his suit jacket.
He was certain that Willow would love it.
Julian strode to the building’s entrance and raised Ish head to look up <b>in </b>the direction <b>of </b>Willow’s terrace as he took his phone out.
However, his movements came to alult the very next second
He had found Willow, but he was with Jeffrey.
They were looking up at the <b>starry </b>night sky together, Willow <b>was </b>holding a sparkder while jettrey light up with a smile on his face.
The sparkler’s glow illuminated Willow’s face, Julian could see the happy expression on her fare.
Julian had always known that Willow tended <b>to </b>smile toothily when she was genuinely happy. That smile added a certain innocence to het
That could only mean that she was truly happy right now.
The must be happy now that she was with Jeffry
The dark night had the somber lookonjun’sf?r. He didn’t make the call instead, he stood there below Willow’s terrace<b>, </b>watching Willow enjoy the moment with someone else. He remained there, incating of low painful it was to watch Willow stargaze with another as she held a sparkler in het hand
talie came bounding out a momentter. “The ple’s ready! I’ve snuck mipselta
Jeffrey ruffled Natalie’s hair and extinguished Willow’s <b>sparkles</b>. Then, the three returned to Wallow’s apartment
Julian’s gaze girm more solemn in the darkness<b>. </b>