Chapter Summary: Chapter 52 – Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian) by Free Collection
In Chapter 52, a key moment in the Romance novel Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian), Free Collection delivers powerful storytelling, emotional shifts, and critical plot development. This chapter deepens the reader’s connection to the characters and sets the stage for upcoming revelations.
On Julian’s third day in Yarrowmere, Willow went to the mall. Julian liked the shirts from Kitom, so she picked out two colors for him–black and dark gray. He rarely wore white shirts, and most of the time, his clothes were tailored.
After she paid, the clerk started buttering her up. “You’ve got wonderful taste, Mrs. Ziegler. We’re getting a new batch of clothes next week, so you have to come and take a look. Mr. Ziegler looks amazing in this brand.”
Willow smiled. “Of course, I will.”
Women tended to love shopping, and Willow was no exception. She wanted to invite Heather out for coffee but wasn’t sure if Heather was busy.
Just when she was about to make a call, she heard a joyful voice calling out to her. “Willow!”
When she turned to look, she saw that it was Natalie and Jeffrey. Natalie had already forgotten what happened that night at the birthday dinner.
Willow would buy her dessert, so Natalie was very fond of her. Most people said that eating too much dessert would cause weight gain, but Willow wasn’t like that. Whenever she pestered Willow to talk to her, Willow would play along affectionately.
Jeffrey, who was standing to the side, silently stared at the bag in Willow’s hand, which contained men’s shirts from Kitom. He suddenly asked, “Did you buy those for him?”
Willow lightly nodded with no intention of dodging the question. “Yes. I bought these for Julian.”
Jeffrey’s gaze deepened. A moment later, he gave her a soft smile. “Julian has always gotten everything he wanted since he was a kid.”
That applied to both Nebula Group and Willow.
Willow only smiled without any explanation. Meanwhile, Natalie shifted her gaze between Jeffrey and Willow. What was he talking about?
The chance encounter at the mall didn’t affect Willow that much. On her way home, she bought a bunch of white calla lilies, which she placed in a crystal vase on her bedside. They looked fresh, and Blair gushed about how beautiful they were. She complimented Willow’s handiwork, too. Willow turned the vase with a light
He heard the gentle voice of a woman beside him. “Mr. Ziegler, allow me to drink with Mr. Chapman.” (1
It was Eleanor, Timothy’s girlfriend. Relieved that she was taking over, Julian came up with an excuse to head to the lounge.
Esther followed him in worriedly. She closed the door behind them and squatted in front of Julian, quietly asking, “You drank too fast just now. Should I get you a warm towel?”
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