All too late for his love

Willow truly felt that Zayn had mental issues, and she had been itching to suggest he seek treatment at a mental hospital. However, she was in a bind and couldn't risk offending him right off the bat.

So, she suppressed her frustration and tried to speak calmly, "Mr. Carter, I'm not sure what you're talking about!"

"Not sure?" Zayn's hostility grew stronger, "Willow, stop pretending to be innocent in front of me!"

"Mr. Carter, please show some respect when you speak!" Despite Willow's good temper, she hadn't been able to tolerate Zayn's unwarranted outburst. "I've told you, there's nothing inappropriate between Mr. Dawson and I!"

"Ha! Pretending to be innocent again? Willow, you really disgust me!"

Willow realized that people could become immune to certain things. The first time Zayn called her disgusting, it broke her heart. However, after hearing it repeatedly, those hurtful words just lost their sting.

She was drained from the argument and couldn't muster the energy to continue. Exhausted, she closed her eyes and then slowly opened them again, "Mr. Carter, there's something I need to ask you."

"Sylvia accidentally killed someone, and Silas wanted Nicola to take the blame. Mr. Carter, I know you were there too, and I hoped you could help prove Nicola's innocence. Blackstorm Prison isn't a place for anyone. After just one night, Nicola was already covered in bruises..."

Zayn's grip tightened around her neck, making it difficult for Willow to speak. Thinking of Nicola's bloody state made her throat tighten even more.

After taking a moment to compose herself, she continued, "If Nicola stays at Blackstorm Prison, she won't survive. Mr. Carter, please, I'm begging you. Could you help Nicola clear her name, please?"

Zayn coldly released Willow's neck. The smirk on his lips, mixed with his hostility, sent shivers down her spine. "Willow, is that how you ask for help?"This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Despite feeling miserable, Willow respectfully lowered her head and softly pleaded with Zayn, "Mr. Carter, please save Nicola." "Willow, it's not a problem for me to save Nicola," Zayn's voice drawled slowly. "Just serve me well... and if you can satisfy me, clear her name."

Willow's expression froze. She hadn't expected him to make such a request after seeing her injuries last night.

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She gently bit her lip. "Mr. Carter, could we talk about a different condition? You saw my injuries last night. I can't do what you're asking. Besides that, I'll do anything to save Nicola."

Zayn chuckled with a touch of malice. "You're injured and can't cater to my needs, yet you still manage to find ways to please Kenan."

"I've never did!" Willow instinctively denied. Her relationship with Kenan was purely platonic, and she couldn't understand why Zayn always portrayed them in such a derogatory light.

Zayn's disdainful smile only deepened at Willow's words. Before he could retort, his phone suddenly rang.

After answering the call, he stayed silent for a moment. Instead, he stared at Willow as if she were a performing clown.

"Willow, are you planning to use Nicola's pregnancy.

Yas a reason fol bail her out? But now, I'm afraid your plan might fall through."

"What do you mean?" Willow's heart skipped a beat. "Mr.

Mr. Carter please clarify! What do you mean my plan might fall through?"

Zayn had no patience for games. He spoke flatly, "Silas has killed the child inside Nicola. Zayn's words resonated in her mind.