Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian) novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102

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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 plane before he

They could see the starry night sky outside the VIP wand’s window

ore he had to undergo surgery onlus am.

Willow placed the paper plane 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. I 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 at him and gave him a small smile in tum

If she were to 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 looked into each other’s eyes and shared a smile

One could say that they were confidants now.

Julian stood by the ward’s door silently, watching the two of themL

He saw Willow folding a paper plane 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 had 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 of everything. You can rest easy

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 was in a bad mood.

Just then, the elevator doors slid open, and Natalie stepped out

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 black locust flowers in the alt now that it was p

The chauffeur had parked the black 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 went lanide 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 was 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 his work aside. After a leat, le pere lit and asked Father, who was sitting in the fron

love, Who

After all, things would truly be over between them if he did something like that.

Yet, his

The roses were in full bloom now that it was April.

“Julian retumed to his office after wrapping up yet another routine meeting. He leaned against his leather chair and rubbed his brow weartly. “There’s so much work

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. I’m flying back to Brindley.”

Esther smiled and commented, “Mrs. Ziegler will be pleased.”

Then, he even booked the best restaurant in Brindley.

He thought to himself, “Willow will probably be delighted. After all, 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 black Rolls–Royce Phantom rolled to a stop beneath arall sycamore tree as the sky darkened Julian stepped out of the car, 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 in the direction of 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 starry night sky together, Willow was 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 to 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 lookonjullan’sfær. He didn’t make the call instead, he stood there below Willow’s terrace, 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 moment later. “The ple’s ready! I’ve snuck mipselta

Jeffrey ruffled Natalie’s hair and extinguished Willow’s sparkles. Then, the three returned to Wallow’s apartment

Julian’s gaze girm more solemn in the darkness.