Summary of Chapter 71 from Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian)
Chapter 71 marks a crucial moment in Free Collection’s Romance novel, Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian). This chapter blends tension, emotion, and plot progression to deliver a memorable reading experience — one that keeps readers eagerly turning the page.
Willow leaned against the wall, laughing through her tears.
She would not forgive him. Why should she?
When she was drowning in despair, Julian had been with Catherine. Had he ever considered her anguish? Had he ever thought about the pain of losing a loved one?
Willow lowered her head, gazing at Julian’s face.
She reached out with her slender fingers, touching his face as if caressing a lover. Her voice was soft, tender, filled with affection as she asked, Does it hurt? Julian, do you even know what pain feels like?”
Before he could answer, Willow threw her head back and laughed.
Her laughter shook through her body, rising and falling with her breaths. Pressed tightly against her, Julian swore he could hear the sound of a heart breaking.
Late into the night, it felt as if a requiem for love was playing in the air.
Julian had hit a wall.
However, he still went to the hospital, staying by Grace’s side and pleading for Willow’s forgiveness.
Before New Year’s Day, he took a business trip to Yarrowmere. He returned on January 1st.
As dusk fell, smoke curled up from kitchen chimneys. A sleek black Lincoln drove up to the Grandview Manor estate and came to a smooth stop.
The driver stepped out and retrieved the luggage from the trunk.
Julian got out of the car. The driver asked in a low voice, “Shall I carry your luggage upstairs?”
Julian rejected him. Later, he took the suitcase himself and walked toward the main hall.
As he stepped inside, the servants greeted him. “Welcome home, sir.”
He unbuttoned his coat and asked naturally, “Where’s Snowy?”
Usually, the moment he got home, Snowy would come running, wagging its tail. Over time, Julian had gotten used to it.
The servant thought for a moment before answering, “Mrs. Ziegler stopped by two days ago. She took the dog with her and packed a few changes of clothes. Oh, and Madam Harper has been discharged from the hospital.”
Discharged?
Julian frowned. Willow hadn’t told him.
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