Chapter 2 Enstbay

After the gathering. Emelie saw each quest off to their vehicle before leaning against a streetlamp, shivering as a cold sweat enveloped her.

She couldn’t identify the source of the intermittent pain spreading through her body.

Her lipstick had faded, revealing her lips that were devoid of any color.

William’s driver noticed her condition. He was aware of Emelie and William’s relationship

He said hurriedly, “Ms. Hoven, would you like to get in the car first?”

Emelie nodded, gratefully sinking into the backsent.

Two minutes later, the car door was opened again.

William approached the car with a young woman by his side.

He was ready to get it but skidded to a halt at the sight of Emelie waiting by the vehicle. He frowned, annoyed she was taking up space.

The woman quickly opened the passenger side door, saying softly, “Mr. Middleton, I’ll sit in the front.”

William slammed the car door shut and said, “Take Daphne Bowen home first.”

Emelie closed her eyes, feeling very weak. Drinking had taken its toll, especially on the fourth day after a

miscarriage.

an old apartment

awfully dark and

in the dim light of the car. “No need, Mr. Middleton. Ms. Hoven is quite tired, and it is just a short walk. I’ll be perfectly fine

the car as she smiled at William in the back seat with a twinkle in her eyes. “Mr. Middleton, please take Ms. Hoven back.

stopped frowning as he nodded. “Sure,

didn’t say a

the driver didn’t take Emelie home. He was William’s confidant, a glance from William was all

drove directly to the Eastbay, where William

entered the

light, she was pressed against

a moment, then immediately grabbed his hands, turning her head away. “Wait…” I’m not feeling well

Chapter 2 Fasthay

flashed across William’s striking face without any attempt

make your own way back,” he said as he

and saw him take a bottle of mineral water from the fridge, tilting his head

to swallow.

bobbing,

the esteemed heir of the Middleton family of Capebatt City, was

he needed to satisfy his physical needs, a tacit agreement since

him instead, saying, “If you’re in such need, why didn’t you

didn’t deny it, his smile ambiguous. “Have

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