Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian) novel Chapter 160

The end of October arrived in the blink of an eye.

Alicia’s condition kept deteriorating. She was afraid she wouldn’t and a matching kidney donor in time, so she suggested traveling the world before it was too late.

However, Julian objected. He told her to wait for a bit more.

She realized that even though he was physically with her in the hospital, his heart wasn’t in it. This put her on edge–she wanted his heart to be hers.

On Saturday, a famous stage play featuring a star–studded cast was being performed in Brindley. Alicia managed to get two box seat tickets and invited Julian to watch the play with her.

He reflexively turned her down. “You’re not in good condition. You should stay at the hospital.”

She’d already changed her clothes. She lowered her gaze and allowed her tears to flow at his words. “That’s precisely why I want to go out. I haven’t watched a play in ages, Julian.

“Do you want the final moments of my life to be spent cooped up in this hospital ward as I wait for death to take me? I’ll be careful. I promise I won’t let any viruses get to me when I’m outside.”

Julian took pity on her. He’d promised to care for her for life, but he had to admit he’d neglected her lately. His expression softened, and he said, “Let’s go together, then.”

Alicia a most wept with joy. She linked arms with him and said light–heartedly, “Let me get a cardigan! If it gets too cold, I can always wear your suit jacket. I love the scent of tobacco on you, Julian.”

He felt she’d misunderstood him, but didn’t correct her since her time was running out. He merely smiled faintly.

The performance being put on at 8:00 pm at Brindley Theater was the renowned stage play Thunderclap. It was said that the full main cast would be performing, and many of Brindley’s celebrities were in attendance to show their support.

Tickets were nearly impossible to get, and the theater’s backstage was filled to the brim with flowers from fans and admirers.

Heather loved the play and brought Willow to watch it with her. Caleb had insisted on tagging along and was especially attentive, going out of his way to buy some snacks for them.

When Heather saw that they were all sour, she asked Willow, “Why are you so obsessed with these nowadays? Just the sight of them makes my teeth ache.”

Willow had only recently developed a love for them. She popped one into her mouth and said, “I don’t think it’s that sour. Do you want some, Mom?”

Heather waved her hands. “No, thanks. I honestly can’t handle them.”

Caleb handed her a fruit platter and fanned her gently with a paper fan, his actions almost ingratiating. Even someone of Heather’s age couldn’t help admiring a young man like him. It was a bonus that he was the son of the Young family.

As the three of them chatted and laughed, Willow suddenly noticed two familiar figures in the box opposite hers—Julian and Alicia.

They sat side by side, and Alicia had Julian’s suit jacket over her shoulders. She clung to his arm and leaned against his shoulder intimately. They looked like a loving couple.

Just then, Julian saw Willow. As their gazes met, he seemed to remember something and pushed Alicia away. His gaze turned anxious, and he seemed to want to explain something to her.

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Chapter 160

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