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.

adopted son? After all these years by William’s side, how did she not know

asked, “Has Wesley

was caught off guard by the mention of

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

this was a banquet hesred

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

back this time, but whether he actually returned or boarded the ship, I have

side, the more worried I become. He’s so reckless, it wouldn’t surprise me if one day

their own paths,” William

grip

in her mind, drifting away briefly, back to a time

She repeated

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

a young girl, endlessly asking

Norman’s hand trembled inexplicably, and he spilled

quickly handed

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

who would dare say he

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

William glanced at her.

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

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