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 did she not know the

“Has Wesley

off guard by the mention of this name,

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

now did Emelle realize this was a banquet hesred by

even as

did ask him to come back this time, but whether he actually returned or boarded the ship, I have no

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

own

her grip on her wine

drifting away briefly, back

She

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

a young girl, endlessly asking Wesley

hand trembled inexplicably, and he spilled

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

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

status, who would dare say he was

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

William glanced at her.

then smiled at William. “Thaven’t asked

shrugged. “No, none of them are as special as the one by