Semua Bab Leaving You Bereft: Bab 61 - Bab 70

100 Bab

Chapter 61

The other end of the line was silent for a long time. Willow's heart grew cold, and she could guess what Julian had chosen.She suddenly smiled. It wasn't like she was the love of Julian's life, after all. Why would he change his mind just because she was begging him? He had always been cold-hearted toward her.Eventually, Julian muttered, "I'm sorry, Willow."Catherine had attempted suicide, and her life was in danger. Only Leonard could save her. Julian had weighed the pros and cons and decided to send Leonard's student in his place.Once again, he made many promises to Willow, but she didn't process any of it. Her phone slipped from her hand. It felt like her world was crashing down.It turned out that she meant nothing to Julian. All the hard work she had put in over the years was meaningless compared to some young lady. Meeting him was rotten luck on Willow's part.The unexpected situation caught everyone off guard, and Dominic was more embarrassed than anyone. In an attempt
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Chapter 62

Grace still hadn't woken up. She was in the ICU.Separated by a transparent glass wall, Willow stood outside, staring blankly. Every minute and every second felt like torture to her.Heather, feeling sorry for her, often brought food to help Willow stay healthy.But Willow could barely eat. In just two days, she had lost so much weight that her chin had become noticeably sharper. Heather tried to persuade her, but it was useless. She could only silently stay by her side.Jeffrey and his sister would drop by occasionally to lend a hand.Seeing Willow refuse food and drink, growing thinner and more haggard by the day, Natalie leaned against her brother's shoulder, her voice trembling with tears. "Willow's going through so much! Why did Julian do that to her? It's so cruel!"Jeffrey knew the reason, but he couldn't say it.Because the truth was even crueler.That afternoon, Dominic sent Liam and his wife over.Liam treated Willow with warmth and politeness, but Melanie wasn't as
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Chapter 63

Julian wanted to say something.Suddenly, Jeffrey walked over. He grabbed Julian by the collar and shoved him against the wall, accosting, "She begged you. She, a woman so proud, cried and begged you in front of all those people."Julian, are you made of stone? If you had even the slightest bit of warmth in you, you wouldn't have forgotten that Willow is your wife. She's been by your side for four years."Is love really that important? Julian, do you even know what love is?"…Julian threw a punch in return.Jeffrey staggered back a few steps, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He glared at Julian.This was the second time they had fought over Willow.Julian's chest rose and fell sharply. He pointed at Jeffrey and sneered. "Willow is my wife. Jeffrey, what right do you have to interfere in our private affairs?"Jeffrey let out a soft laugh. "I love her. Is that a good enough reason?"Off to the side, Heather froze.Afraid things would spiral out of control, she p
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Chapter 64

At 7:00 pm, Julian's car arrived at the Ziegler residence.As soon as the car stopped, Dominic's attendant stepped forward to open the door, smiling. He said, "Mr. Ziegler Senior is quite angry this time. Mr. Julian, you'd better tread carefully and not add fuel to the fire."Julian got out of the car, shut the door behind him, and followed the man inside.Dominic was waiting for him in the study.The air in the study carried the scent of aged wood and incense, and the dim candlelight flickered. As soon as Julian stepped in, Dominic let out a cold sneer."So, our great lover has finally come home. Should we line up and shower you with flowers in celebration?"Julian didn't dare act out of turn. He lowered his head and stood still. "Grandpa."Dominic sipped his tea, his aged yet sharp eyes sweeping over his grandson. After a moment, he turned to the person beside him. "Bring me the cane. I'll discipline him tonight."As soon as the words fell, Melanie's cries echoed from outside
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Chapter 65

After getting married, Willow no longer wore white dresses. She switched to cold, formal business suits, accompanying him to various business events. She became the perfect daughter-in-law of the Ziegler family.Julian remained silent.Dominic was a wise man. He believed his grandson could still be saved. "Julian, think carefully. Love isn't a fixed asset that just sits there, never changing. People's hearts waver."Julian clenched his teeth. "Grandpa, you're right."Dominic got angry again. "Get up and go to the hospital to atone for your sins! Your wife won't forgive you so easily. With all her good qualities, why should she settle for you? What do you even have to offer?"Besides a few lousy dollars, do you have any real strengths? This pretty face of yours? Ha! There are plenty of good-looking male celebrities nowadays. Use your damn brain!"Julian nodded.He struggled to stand, and Dominic's attendant reached out to help him. "Mr. Julian, be careful."Julian blocked the ha
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Chapter 66

Willow prayed 500 times.She burned the scriptures and shakily stood up. The moment she got up, she nearly fell.Julian stepped forward to support her. He thought Willow would push him away in disgust, but unexpectedly, she didn't. Instead, she said flatly, "Let's go back."Julian's feelings were indescribable, like something precious that had been lost and was now found because Willow was willing to speak to him again.Outside the main hall, a gleaming, luxurious Maybach from Brindley was parked.Willow walked over, gently stroking the car's body, murmuring in a low voice, "So, this is the car you're driving."Julian said yes.He helped her into the car, and when he buckled her seatbelt, he spoke gently, "I went back to the Ziegler residence and switched to this one. I'll take you to the hospital. We'll wait for Grace to wake up together."Willow stared at him intently. "Do you really think Grandma will wake up?"Julian's Adam's apple bobbed. "She will. You have bowed so many
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Chapter 67

In the early hours of the morning, Willow woke up.The first thing she saw was Dominic's concerned face. His first words were, "Your grandma woke up. God must have been moved by your sincerity and pulled her back from the gates of hell overnight.""Really?"Willow leaned against the pillow, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.Dominic tucked her in and assured her, "It's true! Don't rush to move. There are professional doctors and nurses taking care of her over there. But you, child, need to rest properly."Your blood sugar was dangerously low. If Julian hadn't been with you, the consequences would've been unimaginable."Speaking of the devil, Julian pushed the door open and walked in.His gaze met Willow's.When the two met eyes, everything became indescribable. The grief and determination Willow had before burning the car felt like the flames by the river. It was still burning, refusing to fade.Even now, Julian's heart had yet to settle.After a long moment, he
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Chapter 68

Melanie sneered. "Oh, but your business can be talked about? Liam, do you think I don't know about your dirty little affair with your secretary? She's with you 15 hours a day. You might as well just marry her."Liam had been dissatisfied with his wife lately, so he blurted out, "I wouldn't mind!"Melanie was just about to explode.Dominic stepped out of the hospital room and shot them both a glare. "You think Willow can't have kids? Then, why don't you two have some more yourselves? In over 30 years, you've managed to pop out just one—Julian—and you still have the nerve to judge others."The couple didn't dare argue anymore.…The hospital wing was eerie in the dead of night, like a place crawling with ghosts and shadows.Willow was weak. Every few steps, she had to stop and lean against the wall to catch her breath. Julian reached out to support her, but she snapped at him.She spat, "Julian, don't touch me. You're dirty."Julian's eyes darkened.He hadn't slept in almost 48
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Chapter 69

The door opened, and Julian walked in.Willow knew it was him. With her back turned, she spoke in a detached tone, "Don't come here again. Playing the victim after what you've done is futile. No one cares for your fake sympathy."Julian stepped forward, trying to grasp Willow's shoulder, but she avoided him.His hand hovered in midair for a long moment before he finally said in a low voice, "I won't divorce you. Willow, we have an agreement.""I know. I signed for two years. Julian, if you insist on not getting a divorce, then I can wait. In the worst case, I'll take the money and the shares when the two years are up. It won't change the outcome."Willow looked completely indifferent.Julian's voice was heavy with pain. "Willow, it shouldn't be like this between us."Willow retorted, "Then, how should it be? Julian, besides money, what else is there between us?"…By evening, Willow needed to return to her apartment.As soon as she stepped out of the inpatient building, she s
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Chapter 70

The performance ended, and the violinist came out to take a bow. Willow left.Walking beneath the boundless neon lights, she thought life would come to an end, just like her and Julian.Behind her, someone called out. "Willow."Willow slowly turned around, her breath forming a white mist in the cold air, blurring their gazes.Through the haze, she heard Julian's trembling voice. "Do you still love me? Willow, can you still love?"She replied calmly, "I don't know if I can still love, but Julian, I will never love you again."Loving him once drained her completely.Loving him once cost her too much.Loving him once made her lose herself.She couldn't afford to love him anymore.As the white mist dispersed, Willow saw the tears in the man's eyes.The next second, she was pulled tightly into his embrace.Julian refused to let go and refused to divorce. Holding Willow in his arms, he kept whispering apologies in her ear, kept promising that it would never happen again, and kept
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