Julian rarely shed tears, but at this moment, there was a glint of moisture in the corners of his eyes.

    Separated by a thinyer of fabric, Willow’s cheek pressed tightly against his chest. She clutched that mangled arm of his, mixed emotions filling her mind.

    At that moment, a feeling of love and hate intertwined.

    Finally, Willow lost her control. She buried her face deeper into his chest as she pounded her fist against his chest.

    She cried out incoherently, “Julian, I hate you! Why didn’t you let me continue hating you? You’re the person I hate the most!”

    Her voice waspletely hoarse. Finally, she couldn’t even speak at all.

    After More than ten years of love and hate and several years of marriage, all of the feelings had turned into an overwhelming mess.

    No one else in this world could make her love so fiercely and hate so bitterly. He wouldn’t even allow her any peace in her life. Just like that, he barged back into her world forcefully.

    She’d tried to run, but it was hopeless. Only Julian had the power to stir her heart back to life from cold ashes.

    Whether it was love or hate!

    Outside the window, the rain gradually subsided. The tree branches glistened in the darkness of the night.

    The two finally pulled apart from the embrace. Willow took a few steps back away from Julian. She slowly looked up, tears still lingering in her eyes.

    But her gaze was more determined than ever, just like when she’d epted his proposal, years ago.

    She said, “Julian, let’s have a child! We’ll do IVF.”

    She knew that IVF was painful and that childbirth carried risks. But Landon was her son, her flesh

    and blood.

    She’d already missed so much. For Landon, she was willing to do anything.

    What was the pain of childbirth,pared to that? For Landon, she would do anything!

    Julian’s eyes darkened. Just as he was about to speak, Willow pped him across the face once again.

    Her whole body was still trembling. She stared at him and cursed, “Julian, you’re an absolute bastard!”

    She suppressed her emotions and continued, “I’ll move into Radiance Manor. As for when I’ll move out, we’ll talk about it after Landon recovers. I haven’t forgiven you. I’m only doing this for Landon.

    Even though they hadn’t sorted things out, she had to carry another child. How could Willow not hate him?

    And yet, the moment she closed her eyes, all she could see was Julian’s mangled arm. It was shocking and unforgettable.

    Outside the door, Mnie stood holding a thermal container, covering her mouth to muffle her sobs.

    At longst. Finally, she could atone for her mistakes, and Julian had another shot at happiness. No one knew how terrified she’d been that Julian had thrown his entire life away, ruining himself and another girl in the process.

    Mnie wanted to give them space, but Landon had to eat. She wiped the tears off her face and knocked on the door.

    When she walked in, Julian’s shirt was still unbuttoned, and Willow was still crying.

    Mnie just walked in. As an older person, she knew how to carry herself. She acted as though nothing had happened.

    She opened the thermal container and said gently, Luckily, the kitchen made a few extra dishes. Willow, go wash your face and eat here. Don’t starve yourself.”

    As she spoke, she couldn’t help but choke up.

    She wanted to make up to Willow by giving her the love and kindness she’d once failed to show her. She would even treat Willow like her daughter, caring for her and treating her well.