Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 80 Uncertain Return

At that moment, the host approached and greeted, “William!”

William smiled, then whispered to Emelie, “Walk to your left when the dance begins. I’ll grab your hand.”

Why did William want her to walk to the left?

Emelie was puzzled, but a middle–aged man approached them before she could ask

“Uncle Norman.” William nodded.

The man, nearing 60, had a kindly demeanor. “My boy, we’re all here for some fun. Harmony breeds prosperity. But look at you scaring people

His words sounded like a reprimand, but his tone was more teasing. It was evident he admired William as a junior.

William was equally affectionate toward him.

It was a sight Emelie had never witnessed him share with any elder, including Henry

“I’m just getting rid of troublemakers for you, Uncle Norman, so they don’t tarnish your reputation,” William retorted.

“You always have an excuse.” Norman chuckled. “But could I really blame you for being an outsider? You’re like a son to me; of course, I’d defend you!”

“Like a son to him?” Emelie thought.

years by William’s side, how

asked, “Has Wesley returned

caught off guard by the mention of this name,

remained indifferent, engrossed in conversation with Norman, and didn’t

did Emelle realize this was a banquet

even as his father, I’m

he actually returned or boarded the ship, I have no idea.” Norman

closer he gets to his mother’s side, the more worried I become. He’s so reckless, it wouldn’t surprise me if one day I’ll hear news of

their own paths,”

grip

drifting away briefly, back to a

Wesley… She

with debt, she hadn’t met William on a rainy

endlessly asking Wesley why he didn’t like

Norman’s hand trembled inexplicably, and he

was about to call a server for a towel when Emelie quickly handed him a

Sometimes, you can be walking perfectly fine and still bump into things. It’s embarrassing.” Norman joked about himself.

status, who would dare say

make mistakes. It’s normal, and there

William glanced at her.

you.” Norman looked at Emelle, then smiled at William. “Thaven’t asked

“No, none of them are as special