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.

William hadn’t shown her any concern. Meanwhile, Daphne received

even getting assigned someone to

decided she couldn’t bear it any

confrontation.

really want to stick to

want to

isn’t in

claim of “lying isn’t in my nature implied she stood by her words, suggesting she wouldn’t

to frame Emelie.

understood the meaning

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

your own eyes?”

the first to grow impatient. “How many times do

calmed him softly. “Please, Mr. Middleton, calm down. Ms. Hoven is merely seeking confirmation from me, and

The

with the rope, so I should, also bear responsibility. Once

at fault here,”

ignored William’s interjection and focused on Daphne’s

proving you lied, Daphne,

Emelie’s Intent until she proposed, “How about a

it was her words

had enough? Do

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

in the room while it was filled with the factory manager, colleagues, and medical staff.