Chapter 519

Aaron was dressed in nothing but a pair of thin, loose pajama pants. Even though the room was cozy with the heater cranked up, it wouldn't take much for him to catch a cold. He was so thin that the loose pants made him look skeletal. His gaunt face made his features sharper. His small frame seemed incredibly fragile as he lay on the bed, and he was still affected by his disability. His health wasn't excellent either. He was noticeably frailer than most kids his age. Yet, he was also far more intelligent and mature. Zayn couldn't help but smile at the thought of Aaron outsmarting the other kids. But his smile faded when he recalled how Aaron had angrily called him a "bad guy". He made himself turn away from Aaron. He saw Willow as wicked, and with her and Aaron being so unfeeling, he didn't think it mattered much if Aaron froze in the chill. Zayn strode out of the room with these thoughts swirling in his mind. Yet, when he reached the top of the stairs, he found himself turning back