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.

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

a mere scrape, even getting assigned someone to take care

she couldn’t bear

confrontation.

you really want to stick to your story, Daphne?”

always respected you and want to support you. However, given the gravity

Lying isn’t

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

to frame Emelie.

the meaning

further,

your own eyes?”

the first to grow impatient. “How many times do you need to

Mr. Middleton, calm down. Ms. Hoven is merely seeking confirmation

14 The

and she Interacted with the rope, so

fault here,” William said,

William’s interjection and focused

proving you lied, Daphne, how will you apologize?”

Emelie’s Intent until she proposed, “How about

her words that were causing

enough? Do you want to escalate the situation

Daphne. “Afraid to bet? Weren’t you confident in what you

rising in the room while it was filled with the