Chapter 1293

Watching Caroline clutch Willow's hands with tear-filled eyes, Nicola's own tears fell silently. She really wanted to tell Caroline right then that Willow was her real daughter and that she was alive and had returned. But Caroline clearly still cared for Joey. Nicola also could not be certain that Caroline would believe her. Still, Caroline's attitude toward Willow that day showed Nicola that the former was genuinely fond of her. When there was such affection, there would tend to be trust. Since Caroline cared so much about Aaron, he and Nicola could tell Caroline the truth together tonight once she had discussed it with him. Nicola was sure that Caroline would believe them then. The thought of Willow soon regaining her parents' love lightened Nicola's heart. She stepped forward and gave Willow a gentle nudge. "Willow, say yes to Aunt Caroline! She likes you so much. You'll break her heart if you refuse! Do you really want to see her continue crying?" "I..." Willow could not