Semua Bab Too Late for Forgiveness: Bab 381 - Bab 386

Willow glanced at the bracelet. "It's so sparkly. As usual, my mom's taste is way off-base."Nonetheless, she took the bracelet and slipped it on her wrist. There was no hiding the happiness in her eyes.Arthur felt sorry for her. So, she did care after all, even if Carmen and Ronald were terrible parents.Willow eyed him with approval. "You should have told me about this brilliant plan of yours, Arthur. I was worried my dad would piss you off and put you in a difficult position.""I won't be in a difficult position. I'd have agreed to anything he asked if it meant you'd marry me." Arthur added slowly, "I only set Ronald up because he doesn't love you, and you refuse to do as he says."She went still at his words, then snorted. "You sure know how to make a girl feel better.""I'm serious, Lo. You have no idea how much I like you."Willow made no reply as she lowered her head and slowly drank the soup. When she finished the soup, she dabbed the corners of her mouth with a napkin

Mollie crossed her arms and began nagging in the backseat, "I knew you didn't offer to pick me up because you cared about me. You're here to see Serena, right? But why do you have to sneak around like this?"If you'd agreed to join us for dinner when Arthur called you earlier, you would've seen Serena, too."Justin said flatly, "She wouldn't show up if she knew I was here.""True. You'll only make things awkward for us. Gosh, Justin, you don't have to be so miserable," Mollie pointed out.Justin had recently upped his brooding game and grown more reticent. Mollie, on the other hand, had become more daring. She'd downed several glasses of wine at dinner earlier, and now, she couldn't stop prattling. "Joseph told me you were admitted into the hospital two nights ago after drinking too much."Are you better now? Why are you so intent on ruining your body? You're not a kid anymore. If you ask me, the best way to get over a relationship is by starting a new one. Shall I hook you up wit

The next day, Arthur got a call from Ronald agreeing to his terms. After hanging up, Arthur relayed the news to Wilson before calling Willow.She sneered. "No wonder I got a missed call from Dad early this morning. I thought pigs might start flying, but it seems like he only called me because of the deal you made."As she said this, she got an incoming call from Ronald. She said to Wilson, "I'll talk to you later. Dad's calling again. I'd like to hear what he has to say."Insouciantly, she put the call through. "Hello. Who's this?""It's me," Ronald said."Who are you?""Willow, don't you recognize your father's voice?" Ronald snapped.Willow exclaimed sarcastically, "Oh, it's you, Dad! Gosh, it's been so long since I left home and reached out to you. I forgot what your voice sounded like! So, why did you call me this time? Who did you set me up with for yet another blind date?"Ronald asked, "Didn't Arthur tell you?""Tell me what? He said he wanted to marry me, but you didn'