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.

a son–in–law or an adopted son? After all these years by William’s side, how did she not know the extent of his

“Has Wesley

the mention of this name, glancing at

conversation with Norman, and didn’t

Emelle realize this was a banquet hesred by the Graham

whereabouts are uncertain. Sometimes, even

time, but whether he actually returned or boarded the ship, I have no idea.” Norman sighed.

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

have their own paths,” William

grip on her wine

her mind, drifting away briefly,

Wesley… She

met William on a rainy

a young girl, endlessly asking Wesley why

inexplicably, and he spilled his

a server for a towel when Emelie quickly handed him a tissue from

almost getting there. Sometimes, you can be walking perfectly fine and still bump into things. It’s embarrassing.”

would

mistakes. It’s normal, and

William glanced at her.

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

as special