Chapter 296

Zayn's chest constricted, a sharp pain shooting through him as he watched Aaron hobble closer. Aaron's face was etched with deep scratches. Although Aaron remained alive, he was now crippled. Zayn was sure that Aaron's injuries stemmed from the fall off a cliff due to Zayn's decision to leave him for Skyler. The weight of guilt crushed Zayn, plunging his mind into turmoil. He was uncertain about how he could face Aaron or even Willow. Seizing the opportunity while Zayn was lost in thought, Willow forcefully pushed him away. She quickly straightened her clothes, flung open the car door, and hurried toward the kindergarten. The moment she exited the car, a sharp sting welled in her eyes, threatening to cascade into tears. She hadn't expected that reuniting with Zayn would almost result in another unwanted advance. She gazed up at the sky, struggling to hold back her tears. However, Willow had transformed. Before, she had been deeply in love with Zayn, which made it easy for him to m