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.

William’s side, how did she not

“Has

Emelie was caught off guard by the mention of this name,

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

Emelle realize this was a banquet

uncertain. Sometimes, even as his father, I’m not

actually

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

their own paths,” William

tightened her grip on her

drifting away briefly, back to a time

She repeated

when her family wasn’t burdened with debt, she hadn’t met William

young girl, endlessly asking Wesley why he didn’t like

trembled inexplicably, and

Emelie quickly handed him a

I’m almost getting there. Sometimes, you can be walking perfectly fine

his status, who would

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

William glanced at her.

at William. “Thaven’t

of them are as special as the one by