Chapter 375

Matthew's brows furrowed. "Willa?" He hadn't meant to hurt Wilhelmina while he was in a daze. He hurried forward and pulled Wilhelmina into his arms. "I'm sorry, Willa. I was just…" What was he supposed to say? That he had imagined the love of his life as some other woman? It was unforgivable of him to do that, and it would come out wrong no matter how hard he tried to explain himself. Wilhelmina's heart tightened. She was afraid to hear Matthew speak the truth—that he had pictured her as Willow and lost control of himself. Wilhelmina wouldn't know how to live with the shame. She threw herself into Matthew's arms and said sorrowfully, "It's okay, Matt. You don't have to say anything. I believe you, and I have faith in our relationship. "We've stuck by each other's side for four years. We promised we would face the world together. You wouldn't betray me after all we've been through. "If you did, then there truly would be no good men left in this world. I know your love for me is