Chapter 9 Good Fortune

Emille sighed heavily as she crossed the street to a pharmacy to pick up some ointments.

It was there that she received a call from William’s mother, Vanessa Rowe.

“Emelle, how have you been lately? Why haven’t you come to visit us at home?”

Emelie smiled and replied, “Auntie, I’m doing well. I’ve been a bit busy with work recently. Now that it’s less hectic, I’ll come over this weekend to visit you and Uncle.”

“Why wait for the weekend if you’re free now? Come have dinner with Willian and us tonight. I’ll cook up some of your favorite dishes.”

“Sure, I’ll let Mr. Middleton know,” Emelie said.

Vanessa playfully scolded, “Stop with the formalities of calling him Mr. Middleton. It feels so impersonal after all these years. We were even discussing your wedding with William a few months back.”

Emelie nearly tripped over the pharmacy’s doorstep.

Their wedding?

She blinked in surprise, not anticipating Vanessa would suddenly bring up such a matter.

Vanessa was not William’s biological mother but his stepmother.

Emelie was aware of the family secrets that had caused a rift between William and his family, resulting in his infrequent contact with them.

Vanessa and William’s father often learned of his well–being through Emelie, developing a fondness for

her as time went on.

due to her professional capabilities, unaware that it

I’ve got a client meeting soon, but Mrs. Middleton…. William

“That’s great!” Vanessa said.

dazed for a moment before hailing a taxi to

a car had been parked by the

inside even took a photo of her with

was set in the most famous

Daphne from under the table and then sat next to

Asteshese, “Ms. Hoven, I haven’t seen you in a while. What caused your delay? I was

had to return to the car

presented him

exclaimed upon seeing it, “Ah, a cultural heritage boat model! I’ve seen videos of such boat races online. It’s a shame

not a problem. If Mr. Smith is interested, we can

Smith was puzzled

invested in an exceptional factory known for manufacturing boats of cultural

one of their creations, and the factory houses genuine historical boats as well. If this catches your interest, we could arrange a visit

thoughtfulness,

cast a glance at Emelie, acknowledging her versatility in any

that just three years prior, she

restroom after lunch, Emelie caught the sound of Daphne’s

outside the dining room.

lamented, “I… I’m such a fool, unable to assist you or do anything right. How

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