Chapter 1040

Willow did not speak to Zayn anymore. She wanted to get better, too, but sometimes, just wishing for recovery was not enough to make it happen. She could be at peace as long as Aaron was okay and not suffering. After a long silence, Willow suddenly spoke again. "Mr. Carter, I have one more request. Please, don't call Aaron a 'stupid cripple' anymore. Aaron... He's not a stupid cripple. He's very smart. He's really very smart." Aaron could not speak now, but Willow knew that Zayn's cruel words cut him like a knife every time. Children would always want their parents' approval. Once, Aaron's heart had been open to Zayn. With childlike innocence, he had tried to please his father. But Zayn's cruelty and coldness had gradually shut Aaron's heart to him completely. Naturally, Willow did not want Zayn to have custody of Aaron. But in her frail state, she could not fight him for it. After she died, Zayn would be Aaron's closest relative. She did not want Aaron to suffer more hurt fr