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.

these years by William’s side, how

“Has

by the mention of this

in conversation with Norman, and didn’t acknowledge her

now did Emelle realize this was a banquet hesred by the Graham

uncertain. Sometimes, even as his father, I’m

ask him to come back this time, but whether he actually returned or boarded the ship,

he gets to his mother’s side, the more worried I become. He’s so reckless, it

own paths,”

grip on her

away briefly, back to

Wesley… She repeated

William on a rainy night, and these

just a young girl, endlessly asking Wesley why

hand trembled inexplicably, and he spilled

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

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

his status, who would dare

softly, “People make mistakes. It’s normal, and there is

William glanced at her.

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

none of them are as special as