Chapter 1175

Aaron was holding Willow's hand, saying his goodbyes, when he heard Joey's words. His gaze immediately turned sharp as it landed on her. Joey shook uncontrollably when she sensed his gaze. Although she had never considered herself easily frightened, the six-year-old's piercing stare filled her with dread. Aaron's gaze was icy cold. He was usually quiet, so people tended to overlook him. But in that moment, as he stared daggers at her, she realized how much he resembled Zayn. His gaze felt like an ice pick stabbing into her. She felt as though a massive block of ice had pinned her down, making it almost impossible to breathe. Joey had planned to throw a few more insults at Willow, but Aaron's chilly glare filled her with so much fear that she swallowed her remarks. Willow's expression darkened as well. Her cheeks puffed up in anger. She wasn't a saint, and being called "ugly" repeatedly irritated her. Joey's remarks prompted Zayn to look at Willow. He had always had a cold demean