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.

adopted son? After all these years by William’s side, how did she not know the extent of his relationship with

“Has Wesley

off guard by the mention of this name,

indifferent, engrossed in conversation with Norman,

realize this was a banquet hesred

Sometimes, even as his

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

closer he gets to his mother’s side, the more worried I become. He’s so reckless, it wouldn’t surprise me

their own paths,”

her grip

away briefly, back to

Wesley… She repeated

family wasn’t burdened with debt, she hadn’t met William

endlessly asking Wesley why he didn’t like

trembled inexplicably, and he

was about to call a server for a towel when Emelie quickly handed him a tissue from her purse. “Here, let me help you

think I’m almost getting there. Sometimes, you can be walking perfectly fine and

status, who would dare

It’s normal, and there is nothing

William glanced at her.

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

are as special as the one by my