Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian) novel Chapter 182

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Chapter 182

Julian’s face was ghastly pale.

Annie stepped forward with a grim expression, her voice colder than ever.

“Let me tell you what happened! After you rushed back to Brindley to comfort Alicia, Ms. Harper lost her hearing due to barotrauma. The snowstorm that night in Padstow was so severe at everywhere was covered in thick snow.

“We couldn’t get a ride anywhere. Back then, I naively believed the you were in the hotel. I thought if I asked you for help, you’d certainly figure something out.

“After all, you’ve always been so capable, haven’t you? However, you were back at Brindley.

“I had no choice but to call Mr. Chapman. Mr. Chapman and Mrs. Chapman immediately rushed to Padstow in the middle of the night.

“Mr. Chapman, a man in his 50s, carried Ms. Harper in his arms for half an hour through the snow, which was about 20 inches deep, to get to the helicopter.

“When they arrived at the hospital, his clothes were soaked through. Mrs. Chapman’s legs were completely numb, and she couldn’t feel a thing.

“But neither of them put Ms. Harper down, because to them, she was their family, their life.

“I’m asking you now, what is Ms. Harper to you? The doctor said it was too late! He said that if we’d gotten there earlier, maybe her hearing could’ve been saved. 1

“But now, there’s a chance Ms. Harper might never hear again. Julian Ziegler, listen carefully, she might never hear again. If she goes off, her speech will become stranger over time.

“Will you still love her then? Will you still ask her to give you a chance?

“You won’t! The only thing you love is the perfect Ms. Harper. Only a flawless person could stand by your side.

“To you, her love has never been worth a damn thing!”

After finishing her words, Annie broke down in tears.

Annie had been working for Willow for years, so she had witnessed all the pain and suffering that Willow had endured–all for this man standing before her. It wasn’t worth it.

When Heather heard Annie’s words, she held Willow tightly and cried.

Julian’s expression was one of unprecedented despair and regret.

Willow couldn’t hear anymore.

If he hadn’t returned to Brindley and stayed in Padstow, she might not have turned out like this.

He reached out, wanting to touch her face gently. But Willow took a step back, not letting him touch her.

She just stared at him like he was a stranger, and even a trace of hatred was in her eyes.

That night, she told him, “If you can’t let her go, then don’t come looking for me.”

But Julian’s promises had always been a joke!

Everything that happened in the car that night was nothing but a.moment of infatuation. In the end, the person who mattered most to him had always been Alicia.

Willow turned around and got into the car, She still had to see the doctor.

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Chapter 182

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She didn’t have time to watch Julian wallow in regret.

Julian wanted to follow her, but Timothy stopped him.

All this while, Timothy had always admired him, but this time, he said, his voice restrained, “Julian, stay here.”

Timothy and Heather stepped inside the car, which drove away, leaving Julian and the Burkes behind.

Charlie was still in a daze..

His mind was still reeling from the shock of Willow cutting ties with him. He had originally thought that by acknowledging Willow as his daughter, Alicia could be saved.

Then, they could all live happily as a family. Was he wrong?

But that child couldn’t hear anymore.

She even said she didn’t want to acknowledge him as her father. Could blood ties be severed like that?

In an instant, Charlie seemed to have aged ten years.

As for Julian, he chased after the Chapman family’s car.

“Julian!” Alicia shouted as she grabbed Julian’s hand.

Panic surged in her heart as she felt like she was about to lose him. She had a feeling that if he left this time, he would never belong to her again.

But Julian shook off her hand. His face had never been colder.

Alici froze.

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