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.

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

asked, “Has Wesley

by the mention of

in conversation with Norman, and didn’t acknowledge

realize this was a banquet hesred by the

Sometimes, even as his father, I’m not

actually returned or

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

own paths,” William

tightened her grip on her

away briefly,

She repeated

William on a rainy night, and these past three years

just a young girl, endlessly asking Wesley why he didn’t

my!” Norman’s hand trembled inexplicably, and he spilled his

for a towel when Emelie quickly handed him

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

his status, who would dare

make mistakes. It’s normal, and there

William glanced at her.

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

are as special as the one by my