Chapter 1212

After hearing Willow's name that night, Ian was more certain than ever that the ugly woman's intentions with Aaron were anything but pure. He couldn't possibly be interested in someone like her. He figured that the ugly woman must have been using Willow's name to get close to Aaron for her own purposes. Therefore, he refused to offer her any kindness. After he said those cruel words to her, he saw her forcing a smile despite the pain in her red, tear-filled eyes. Something in his chest twisted painfully, like a thousand knives stabbing him. It was as if a slow, torturous ache had settled inside him, making it hard to breathe, and no matter how much he tried, he couldn't shake the discomfort. Ian thought that he was losing his mind. He absolutely couldn't let this ugly freak affect him this way. "Mr. Nightingale, I recently choreographed a new dance. Would you like me to perform it for you later?" As Ian's mood darkened, Maya, having heard his harsh words to Willow, felt lighter an