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.

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

“Has

off guard by the

in conversation with

did Emelle realize this was a banquet hesred by the Graham

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

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

He’s so reckless, it wouldn’t surprise me if one day I’ll hear

their own paths,”

her grip

briefly,

She repeated

she hadn’t met William on a rainy

girl, endlessly asking Wesley why he

inexplicably,

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

be walking perfectly fine and still bump into

status, who would dare say

“People make mistakes. It’s normal, and there is nothing to worry

William glanced at her.

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

as special