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Three days later, Willow returned to Brindley.Heather had arranged a series of blind dates for her. Out of respect, Willow went along with it. However, she didn't meet anyone suitable.Julian had run into her on a couple of occasions, but as he had promised, he hadn't interfered.A month later, at Hidden Springs Restaurant, another blind date had just ended.Willow went to the restroom to wash her hands before heading home.The lighting was soft. Willow's face in the mirror was serene. For tonight's blind date, she put on an elegant cocktail dress and tied up her hair loosely.After washing her hands, she put on the diamond watch that she had removed earlier.When she looked up, she saw a man in the mirror. It was Julian.He was wearing a black button-down shirt with slacks, but it wasn't particularly formal. He was leaning against the wall, holding a cigarette between his fingers between puffs.Willow ignored him and turned off the faucet before walking past him.Julian blo
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 130
After saying that, Liam wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. He urged, "Go in! Dad has been waiting for you both."The night loomed dark and heavy.Inside the bedroom, the members of the Ziegler family had gathered. Their quiet sobs filled the room.Dominic was in his final moments, yet he refused to go before seeing the people he wanted to see.He stubbornly clung to life. His eyes were tightly closed, but he refused to pass away.Dexter wasn't coming back.What about Julian? Why hadn't Julian and Willow returned?At that moment, the bedroom door was pushed open. Julian and Willow quickly rushed inside.Julian immediately dropped to his knees beside the bed and said softly, "Grandpa, I brought Willow here. Open your eyes and see. I brought her here to see you."Willow… Willow…Julian and Willow had come back?Dominic's cloudy eyes slowly opened. His vision was blurred, and his breathing was shallow and weak.Liam held back his grief and whispered in his ears, "Dad
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 131
Dominic was gone.When he took his last breath, he was still holding his sons' hands tightly. He didn't experience much pain. He didn't even hear the cries of his family.All he heard was the sound of the live band at his wedding. In front of him was a long, red carpet.At the other end, his wife, still young and beautiful, stood there waiting for him."Tyler, Liam, I'll be leaving.."Don't be sad for me. I've been blessed throughout my life. If I could, I would've liked to stay a little longer, to make sure you all are well settled, so your futures would be easier."But my time has run out. No one gets to live forever. The world is a wonderful place, but your mother is waiting for me on the other side."Julian, Willow, I don't know what the future holds for you, but I hope you will both be well. Wealth and power come and go, but inner peace is life's greatest treasure."Dexter, you've always been a grandson I was proud of, but I won't be able to wait for you to come home."Li
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 132
Tyler personally came to apologize to Willow. "Karen has a sharp tongue, but she isn't a bad person at heart. Willow, please don't take it to heart. Once the funeral is over, I'll thank you properly."Willow's eyes grew misty. "I'm only here for Grandpa."Tyler thanked her again. Then, he and Liam both entered Dominic's bedroom and called out loudly, "Dad, your sons are here to send you off."The casket carrying Dominic was slowly carried out and placed in the mourning hall, ready for guests to pay their respects.All of Brindley's elites had come to bid farewell to Dominic.They all came to commemorate his contributions, to remember his love for his family, and to wish him peace on the journey beyond.For three whole days, Tyler and Liam were busy handling the funeral and attending to the guests.Julian appeared to be thinner, having spoken little aside from greeting and sending off guests.On the eve of Dominic's burial, Noah approached Julian and handed him a letter.Noah s
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 133
After Julian was done with Dominic's funeral, he made his way to Yarrowmere and stayed there for over a month. Meanwhile, Willow remained at Brindley. Heather set her up on so many blind dates that she grew numb to them. Grace told Heather off and forbade the latter from doing it anymore, saying that all those blind dates were going to fry Willow's brain. For over a month, Willow and Julian didn't contact each other at all. That wasn't to say that she didn't receive news about him, though. At the beginning of September, he returned to Brindley, and they ran into each other from time to time. Willow and Heather went outside for lunch. As fate would have it, they bumped into Jeffrey and his mother. Dorothy actually felt a little awkward when she saw Willow again. Instead, Heather graciously offered to share a table with the two of them. During the meal, Heather noticed how restrained Dorothy was. She took the initiative to hold the latter's hand and said, "I heard that things
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 134
Willow let out an exasperated chuckle. Julian was absolutely shameless. He followed her out of the car, telling her that he was hungry and he wanted her to make him something. Naturally, she wouldn't do it. So, he showed himself to the cramped apartment and said that he wanted to see Snowy. Julian was so clingy that Willow couldn't have shaken him off, even if she had wanted to. She went straight to her room, leaving him to pour his heart out to the dog.Julian acted as if he were at home. After he gave Snowy its drinking water, he fed it some snacks as well. Then, he headed to the kitchen and made himself some supper. He was actually hungry because he had just gotten back from his trip outstation. Snowy twirled around his long legs as it barked in excitement, its eyes brimming with fondness. It had been over 20 hours since Julian had slept, but he still bathed Snowy with his own hands. When it was time to sleep, the dog lay on top of him as they both slept on the couch in the
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 135
Willow came downstairs from the rooftop. Before Julian left, he cleaned up the apartment and made sure it was spotless. However, he still couldn't get rid of the faint, tantalizing air. Snowy lay on the couch, its eyes dark and glistening. She walked over to pet it. Then, she sat on the couch for a long time, considering her options. Should she travel to Searheim to find out the truth, or should she remain ignorant of the truth forever?Half an hour later, Willow dialed Annie's number. "Book me the earliest flight to Searheim tomorrow."Annie was quite surprised. They didn't have any clients or business at Searheim. …It was 8:00 am by the time Willow arrived at Brindley's airport. When she was waiting for her flight, she received a phone call from Julian, who invited her for dinner. He told her that he had reserved the best restaurant in the city. His voice was tender when he spoke. "Willow, it's your birthday today."Huh?It suddenly occurred to her that she got to know ab
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After four years of marriage, before the seven-year itch could even kick in, Julian Ziegler already had a mistress.At the gate of an upscale villa in Brindlewood, Willow Harper sat quietly in the backseat of an expensive car, watching her husband sneak around with another woman.The woman was young. Dressed in a white dress, she looked innocent and enchanting.They held hands like lovers, and Julian wore a tenderness Willow had never seen.The woman tilted her head up and playfully pouted at Julian. "My feet hurt. Carry me, Julian!"Willow thought Julian would refuse. After all, he was known for being a cold, unapproachable man with a short temper. No matter how much he indulged his lover, he'd never tolerate that kind of fuss.But the next moment, Willow was slapped in the face.Julian gently rubbed the woman's delicate nose, looking both aloof and tender. Then, he picked her up effortlessly, cradling her in his arms as though she were the rarest of treasures.The woman's sof
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Willow came downstairs from the rooftop. Before Julian left, he cleaned up the apartment and made sure it was spotless. However, he still couldn't get rid of the faint, tantalizing air. Snowy lay on the couch, its eyes dark and glistening. She walked over to pet it. Then, she sat on the couch for a long time, considering her options. Should she travel to Searheim to find out the truth, or should she remain ignorant of the truth forever?Half an hour later, Willow dialed Annie's number. "Book me the earliest flight to Searheim tomorrow."Annie was quite surprised. They didn't have any clients or business at Searheim. …It was 8:00 am by the time Willow arrived at Brindley's airport. When she was waiting for her flight, she received a phone call from Julian, who invited her for dinner. He told her that he had reserved the best restaurant in the city. His voice was tender when he spoke. "Willow, it's your birthday today."Huh?It suddenly occurred to her that she got to know ab
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 134
Willow let out an exasperated chuckle. Julian was absolutely shameless. He followed her out of the car, telling her that he was hungry and he wanted her to make him something. Naturally, she wouldn't do it. So, he showed himself to the cramped apartment and said that he wanted to see Snowy. Julian was so clingy that Willow couldn't have shaken him off, even if she had wanted to. She went straight to her room, leaving him to pour his heart out to the dog.Julian acted as if he were at home. After he gave Snowy its drinking water, he fed it some snacks as well. Then, he headed to the kitchen and made himself some supper. He was actually hungry because he had just gotten back from his trip outstation. Snowy twirled around his long legs as it barked in excitement, its eyes brimming with fondness. It had been over 20 hours since Julian had slept, but he still bathed Snowy with his own hands. When it was time to sleep, the dog lay on top of him as they both slept on the couch in the
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 133
After Julian was done with Dominic's funeral, he made his way to Yarrowmere and stayed there for over a month. Meanwhile, Willow remained at Brindley. Heather set her up on so many blind dates that she grew numb to them. Grace told Heather off and forbade the latter from doing it anymore, saying that all those blind dates were going to fry Willow's brain. For over a month, Willow and Julian didn't contact each other at all. That wasn't to say that she didn't receive news about him, though. At the beginning of September, he returned to Brindley, and they ran into each other from time to time. Willow and Heather went outside for lunch. As fate would have it, they bumped into Jeffrey and his mother. Dorothy actually felt a little awkward when she saw Willow again. Instead, Heather graciously offered to share a table with the two of them. During the meal, Heather noticed how restrained Dorothy was. She took the initiative to hold the latter's hand and said, "I heard that things
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 132
Tyler personally came to apologize to Willow. "Karen has a sharp tongue, but she isn't a bad person at heart. Willow, please don't take it to heart. Once the funeral is over, I'll thank you properly."Willow's eyes grew misty. "I'm only here for Grandpa."Tyler thanked her again. Then, he and Liam both entered Dominic's bedroom and called out loudly, "Dad, your sons are here to send you off."The casket carrying Dominic was slowly carried out and placed in the mourning hall, ready for guests to pay their respects.All of Brindley's elites had come to bid farewell to Dominic.They all came to commemorate his contributions, to remember his love for his family, and to wish him peace on the journey beyond.For three whole days, Tyler and Liam were busy handling the funeral and attending to the guests.Julian appeared to be thinner, having spoken little aside from greeting and sending off guests.On the eve of Dominic's burial, Noah approached Julian and handed him a letter.Noah s
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 131
Dominic was gone.When he took his last breath, he was still holding his sons' hands tightly. He didn't experience much pain. He didn't even hear the cries of his family.All he heard was the sound of the live band at his wedding. In front of him was a long, red carpet.At the other end, his wife, still young and beautiful, stood there waiting for him."Tyler, Liam, I'll be leaving.."Don't be sad for me. I've been blessed throughout my life. If I could, I would've liked to stay a little longer, to make sure you all are well settled, so your futures would be easier."But my time has run out. No one gets to live forever. The world is a wonderful place, but your mother is waiting for me on the other side."Julian, Willow, I don't know what the future holds for you, but I hope you will both be well. Wealth and power come and go, but inner peace is life's greatest treasure."Dexter, you've always been a grandson I was proud of, but I won't be able to wait for you to come home."Li
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 130
After saying that, Liam wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. He urged, "Go in! Dad has been waiting for you both."The night loomed dark and heavy.Inside the bedroom, the members of the Ziegler family had gathered. Their quiet sobs filled the room.Dominic was in his final moments, yet he refused to go before seeing the people he wanted to see.He stubbornly clung to life. His eyes were tightly closed, but he refused to pass away.Dexter wasn't coming back.What about Julian? Why hadn't Julian and Willow returned?At that moment, the bedroom door was pushed open. Julian and Willow quickly rushed inside.Julian immediately dropped to his knees beside the bed and said softly, "Grandpa, I brought Willow here. Open your eyes and see. I brought her here to see you."Willow… Willow…Julian and Willow had come back?Dominic's cloudy eyes slowly opened. His vision was blurred, and his breathing was shallow and weak.Liam held back his grief and whispered in his ears, "Dad
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 129
Three days later, Willow returned to Brindley.Heather had arranged a series of blind dates for her. Out of respect, Willow went along with it. However, she didn't meet anyone suitable.Julian had run into her on a couple of occasions, but as he had promised, he hadn't interfered.A month later, at Hidden Springs Restaurant, another blind date had just ended.Willow went to the restroom to wash her hands before heading home.The lighting was soft. Willow's face in the mirror was serene. For tonight's blind date, she put on an elegant cocktail dress and tied up her hair loosely.After washing her hands, she put on the diamond watch that she had removed earlier.When she looked up, she saw a man in the mirror. It was Julian.He was wearing a black button-down shirt with slacks, but it wasn't particularly formal. He was leaning against the wall, holding a cigarette between his fingers between puffs.Willow ignored him and turned off the faucet before walking past him.Julian blo
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 128
Charlie was a well-known figure. When had he ever suffered such humiliation?After some internal struggle, he finally stated his purpose. "The thing is, Willow and Catherine are half-sisters. Considering their blood ties, I hope you can spare us.""In your dreams!"Laura even spat on the ground in Charlie's direction."You heartless, rotten bastard. Take your wife and get the hell out of here! Don't stay here and be an eyesore. I'll have to clean my eyes after looking at you."Do you think I didn't know what happened back then? You were in a relationship with Heather, but because your wife's father was on the judging panel, you shamelessly switched sides."You even slandered Heather, accusing her of being unfaithful. Charlie, after what you did to Heather and Willow, how dare you come here to claim your daughter?"The only place your family belongs is prison!"Laura was swift and decisive. She turned to the housekeeper and ordered, "Grab a broom and sweep these heartless people
Leaving You Bereft Chapter 127
A moment later, a housekeeper led Charlie and Nancy into the living hall.Nancy was visibly displeased.Back in their youth, Heather had been no match for Nancy in any regard. But now, Nancy found herself needing to beg that wretched woman for something.Charlie kept his tone gentle, trying to smooth things over.Nancy sneered, "Why are you trying to play the good guy? Back then, you were never as talented as her. If it weren't for my father's favoritism, you never would've won that prestigious award."It would have gone to that wretch instead."Charlie hesitated for a moment before saying, "Stop it. Let's not talk about the past."Nancy scoffed again. "Sometimes, I actually pity her for mistaking you for a decent man."As the two continued bickering, they stepped inside the Chapman residence. The Chapman residence was the most luxurious mansion in Yarrowmere. Even from the foyer, the decorations were overwhelming. The living room alone spanned over 1,000 square feet.The di
