Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

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.

professional capabilities,

confusion. She replied, “Auntie, I’ve got a client meeting soon, but Mrs. Middleton…. William and I will

“That’s great!” Vanessa said.

stood dazed for a moment before hailing a taxi

been parked by the roadside, watching her

took a photo

the most

Daphne from under the table

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

return to the car for a moment to retrieve Mr. Middleton’s gift for you. My apologies for

then presented him

of such boat races

“That’s not a problem. If Mr. Smith is interested,

was puzzled

recently invested in an exceptional factory known for

and the factory houses genuine historical boats as well. If this catches your interest, we could arrange

thoughtfulness, “Mr. Middleton is fortunate to have such a

glance at Emelie, acknowledging her

would guess that just three years

after lunch, Emelie caught the sound of

outside the dining room.

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