Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 238 William’s illegitimate Child

Emelie set down the phone and took a sip of her mocha. The bitter coffee clashed with the creamy sweetness, creating a disjointed taste.

She swallowed the coffee and took a deep breath before saying sincerely, “Mrs. Middleton, my friend didn’t intend to pry into that young lady’s affairs.

“She was just being curious and wanted to gossip around. She hasn’t been spreading any rumors. She’s not the type to be indiscreet.”

“If she offended you or the young lady in any way, I sincerely apologize on her behalf. Please don’t make things difficult for her.”

Vanessa chuckled. “What are you saying, Emelie? I would never make things difficult for her. After all, she’s your friend. It’s just that we really don’t want to publicize Xenia’s pregnancy right now..

Emebe caught on quickly. “Tunderstand I won’t say a word about it

Vanessa’s smile broadened. “Of course. You’re so busy with your mother in the hospital and your father soon to be released for recovery.

“Thear you’re also starting a new job at the Swanson Corporation. With so much on your plate, you wouldn’t have the time to spread gossip.”

remained silent. She couldn’t help but feel slightly unnerved by how well Vanessa knew her current situation. It was

Emelie saw beyond Vanessa’s refined and gentle

going. Emelie, you should head home soon, too. If you get

see her off, but Vanessa waved her

out her phone to call Mona and check on her. She only remembered that she broke her phone

but it wouldn’t start. She couldn’t tell if it was out of battery

and frustration gnawed at

had shared her findings with Emelie. The pregnant woman, whom Vanessa referred to as “Xenia,” called Vanessa “Mom.“\/

daughter–in–law. It was widely known that William was the only son of the Middletons. If it was

explosive news. It was enough to shock the entire city. If it

the family fortune or

her daughter’s origins were dubious at best. It could potentially become a scandal for the Middletons.

had never intended to spread the information. Yet Vanessa had