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 not know the

asked, “Has

guard by the

remained indifferent, engrossed in conversation with Norman, and

now did Emelle realize this was a banquet hesred by the

Sometimes, even as his father, I’m not

did ask him to come back this time, but whether he actually returned or

become. He’s so reckless, it wouldn’t surprise me if one day I’ll hear news of his

their own paths,”

tightened her grip on her wine

in her mind, drifting away briefly,

Wesley… She repeated the

William on a rainy night, and these

was just a young girl, endlessly

Norman’s hand trembled inexplicably, and

handed him

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

who would dare say he

It’s normal, and there is nothing to

William glanced at her.

at Emelle, then smiled at William. “Thaven’t asked you yet.

them are as