Chapter 451

Willow's butterfly-like lashes fluttered, and her heart softened. Yet, recalling her past heartbreak and despair, she hardened her heart once more. There was no turning back in time. What was between them could never be restored. She broke free from Zayn's embrace, taking several steps back to maintain a distance. "Mr. Carter, didn't you say that the only way you could touch me without feeling disgusted was if you pictured me as Skyler?" Willow lifted her gaze. She looked at Zayn with a calm indifference and sighed softly. "Mr. Carter, you love Skyler very much. So why are you doing this now? "You don't have to stay with me simply because you now know that Aaron is your child. I don't want you to feel disgusted whenever you look at me." "Lolo, I..." Zayn stepped forward, gripping Willow's hand tightly, fearing she would leave him. He had once used the cruelest of words to hurt her, finding brief satisfaction in doing so. Now, he finally understood how damaging those words had b