Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian) novel Chapter 188

“Julian, you’re not even 30 yet. You still have plenty of chances to have children of your own. I’m begging you, for the child’s sake, please let her go.

“Willow isn’t that weak. She can still write and see. She’ll raise the child to be well–mannered and capable. Just let her come home. I promise you’ll still get to see the child.”

Grace said a lot, and Julian just listened quietly until the very end.

He neither agreed nor disagreed.

He took the tiny pair of shoes from Grace’s hands. They were for London. The shoes were sky blue and adorable. The soles felt comfortable to touch.

Grace showed a kind smile and said, “I know you care about Willow. If it’s meant to be, life will find a way to bring you back together. Otherwise, when you have another child someday, I’ll sew them a pair of shoes too.”

Julian choked up. “Grandma.”

Grace reached out and patted his arm gently. “I know you’re a good boy. Just send her back the way you brought her into the Ziegler residence back then. Her parents are waiting for her at home.”

Julian tilted his head back, covering his eyes with his arms.

After a long time, he spoke softly, “Even if Willow never forgives me for the rest of her life, I won’t marry anyone else. I’ll raise this child with her.”

Grace sighed quietly.

Julian wasn’t even 30 yet. How could he possibly stay single forever?

That night, Julian stepped into the bedroom. Inside, there was a faint, milky scent lingering in the air, which resembled the smell of babies.

He sat on the edge of the bed, his heart softening.

Even though he knew Willow couldn’t hear him, he still spoke softly. With the tiny pair of shoes in his hand, he said in a low

voice.

“Grandma made these for Landon. Her needlework is amazing. When you were little, did you wear shoes made when you were running through the streets?

“Willow, did you suffer a lot growing up? Grandma said I should let you go, and you’ll live a good life.

“But I’m terrified that the moment I let you go, you’ll fly away from me.”

Julian slowly pulled her into his arms.

r, too,

Her body was soft, fitting perfectly against his chest. He moved his hand to rest on her belly, gently touching where their child

was.

He knew that she was awake, but she just didn’t want to respond to him. But that was okay. Soon, she would be free.

From now on, he would care for her and the child discreetly.

He would not force her to do anything she disliked.

Suddenly, his palm moved ever so slightly. Something tiny stirred beneath it.

Julian froze for a moment before a rush of joy surged through him

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It was Landon. Their baby had just kicked for the first time.

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Their child could move now. He couldn’t wait to tell Willow. She couldn’t hear him, but she could feel it too.

She looked down at the gentle movement in her belly, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears in the darkness.

Julian knelt beside her, raising his head to gaze at her. Then, he lowered his head and kissed Landon through her belly.

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