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.

all these years by William’s side, how did she

asked, “Has

the mention of this name, glancing at William

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

this was a banquet hesred

uncertain. Sometimes, even as his father,

to come back this time, but whether he actually returned or boarded the

I become. He’s so reckless, it wouldn’t surprise

own paths,” William

her grip on

drifting away briefly, back to a time before everything

She

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

young girl, endlessly asking Wesley why he didn’t

Norman’s hand trembled inexplicably, and he spilled

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

walking perfectly fine and still bump into things.

would dare say

It’s normal, and

William glanced at her.

looked at Emelle, then smiled at William. “Thaven’t asked you yet. Is there anyone here

are as special