Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian) novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Willow didn’t refuse. She got up from the bench and poured Julian a glass of water. Sitting next to the bed, she handed it to him and said calmly, “You’ve been asleep for two hours. It’s almost 4:00 pm now.”

“Are you in a hurry? Got a date?”

Julian took the glass and set it down on the bedside table. Then, without warning, he pulled Willow into his embrace. Their bodies pressed together through the

thin cashmere coat.

His body was hard and warm. Willow squirmed uncomfortably, letting out a protest. “Let go of me,”

But Julian wasn’t going to release her.

His voice carried a hoarse, seductive quality from the alcohol as he whispered against her ear, “Have you decided about us?”

Willow didn’t want to talk about it, but Julian was relentless.

As he kissed her, his face flushed with a slight tilt of his chin. His entire being exuded a sensual air. He caressed her soft waist, demanding that she give him an answer right then and there.

Willow feared he might push things too far.

She reluctantly leaned against his shoulder, her body pressed close to his.

In her mind, she knew she couldn’t repay Leonard for his kindness. The only way she could do so was by returning to Julian’s side, But from now on, their relationship would be strictly about money, not love.

When Willow spoke, her voice trembled. “I’ll work with you for Project Aurelia, but I won’t return to Nebula Group. Also, I want my personal space. If I want to live somewhere else, I will. And Julian, you can’t force me to sleep with you if I don’t want to.”

She also requested 500 million dollars from their joint account for business ventures.

julian agreed, but he added, “At least once a week. A man can’t hold it in for too long, or he’ll end up in the hospital.”

Willow smiled lightly. Without love between them anymore, it didn’t hurt to discuss these matters. In fact, she could even tease him. “Did Catherine not satisfy you?”

Julian gripped the back of her neck and kissed her deeply. His voice was thick and indistinct. “I never slept with her.”

Willow maintained her cool smile.

At this point, who would care about the details?

She responded to Julian’s kiss, her expression captivating and seductive. “That must be true love then. I envy you, Jullan.”

Julian paused and looked at her. His dark eyes shimmered with unspoken thoughts.

Later in the evening, a black car rolled over the dusty road, slowly coming to a stop at the hospital building.

Willow unbuckled her seatbelt and said softly, “I’ll go in and check on her, I’ll be out in ten minutes.”

Julian grabbed her hand. “Your grandma is my family too.”

Willow gave him a faint smile. “I’m just going in to have a quick word.”

Her voice was gentle but firm. Julian didn’t want to argue further, so he watched as she walked into the building.

Inside the ward, it was quiet.

Grace was asleep, and Maureen sat beside her, keeping watch.

Dr. Watson was the hospital director, Samuel Watson.

Of course, Willow had known that Leonard would step in to help.

Willow looked up at her, giving a hum of affirmation. “Don’t tell Grandma. I don’t want her to worry about me.”

Willow nodded, appreciating the gesture.

Soon, Maureen returned with the apple compote and handed it to Willow.

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Willow took a small sip, savoring the sweet flavor. She looked up at Maureen and remarked softly, “It’s really good. Too bad I can’t have it every day.”

Maureen understood the implication. Willow was planning to return to the Ziegler family, and a divorce seemed unlikely for now.

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