Chapter 23

Willow's heart sank. She never wanted Aaron to know about her illness, fearing it might affect his upcoming surgery. She playfully pinched his cheek. "You heard what I said to Zayn just now, didn't you?" Seeing Aaron nod, Willow continued with a smile, "Silly, I was just lying to him. You watch dramas too, right? The ladies in dramas nowadays often play the victim. I wanted to try it to change his mind, but I failed." "Really?" Despite being smart for his age, Aaron was only three and a half years old after all. He didn't understand the complexities that adults face. Willow ruffled his hair. "Of course! Lying makes your nose grow long. I want to stay pretty, so no long noses for me. Don't worry, Aaron. I'm very healthy. I still want to see you grow into a strong young man." At this moment, the door to the ward swung open. Zayn entered, picked up the car keys left on the table, and left right away. As he turned away, he sneered at Willow. His expression showed that he was clearly