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.

he a son–in–law or an adopted son? After all these years by William’s side, how

“Has Wesley

guard by the mention of

indifferent, engrossed in conversation with Norman,

Emelle realize this was a banquet

Sometimes, even as his father, I’m not

back this time, but whether he actually returned or

become. He’s so reckless, it wouldn’t surprise me if one

their own paths,”

tightened her grip

mind, drifting away briefly, back to a

She

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

young girl, endlessly asking Wesley why he didn’t

inexplicably, and he spilled

when Emelie quickly handed him a tissue from her

almost getting there. Sometimes, you can be walking perfectly fine

would dare say

softly, “People make mistakes. It’s normal, and there is nothing to

William glanced at her.

smiled at William. “Thaven’t

of them are as