Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 14 The Bet of a Slap

“Ouch!” Daphne let out a soft scream as the nurse was disinfecting her wound.

William immediately approached and asked, “How was it?”

“It’s just a scratch, I’m fine,” Daphne replied.

She then showed concern for him. “Mr. Middleton, how about your shoulder? Does it hurt? You should really get it checked by a doctor.”

William had injured his shoulder while shielding Daphne from being hit by the boat’s edge.

“It’s fine,” William said indifferently.

He carefully instructed upon seeing Daphne’s palm, “Avoid getting the wound wet before it heals to

prevent infection. I’ll arrange for a caretaker to look after you.”

“I’m capable of taking care of myself. You shouldn’t always treat me like a child who knows nothing.” Daphne said.

As Emelie watched their intimate interaction, her growing exhaustion and disillusionment finally crashed

over her like a wave, leaving her submerged in resignation.

Everything she had done was pointless.

Emelie silently shifted her injured leg off the bed and attempted to stand, the sharp pain shooting from

her foot to her heart.

had nearly been crippled, yet William hadn’t shown her any

mere scrape, even getting

gave an expressionless smile and decided she couldn’t bear it any

confrontation.

you really want to stick to your

Hoven, I’ve always respected you and want to support you. However, given the gravity

isn’t in my

she stood by

to frame Emelie.

the meaning

direct answer, so she pressed further, “Did you really see me touch

your own eyes?”

the first to grow impatient. “How many times do

Ms. Hoven is merely seeking confirmation from me, and

14 The

I failed to alert her, and she Interacted with the rope, so I should, also bear responsibility. Once

at fault here,” William said, furrowing

ignored William’s interjection and focused on Daphne’s

I uncover evidence proving you lied, Daphne, how will you apologize?” Emelie

not fully grasping Emelie’s Intent until she proposed, “How about

all, it was her words that were

you had enough? Do you want to escalate the

Weren’t you confident in what you saw? Or are

room while it was filled with the factory