Chapter 257 Go Along With It

Emelie blamed herself for suddenly mentioning the surveillance footage, William had specially checked the folder to ensure that everything had been overwritten, so she had no

mason to worry.

Although the video was gone, memories of their intimate moments lingered in his mind, distracting him even during meetings.

So, he had decided to come back to see her. When he returned, he found her nestled on the couch, fast asleep.

Her head tilted to the side, revealing the graceful contours of her neck and shoulder. Her fair, delicate skin seemed almost ethereal, with faint veins visible underneath.

Sex was the most primal and basic of needs. William had never invested much time or effort beyond meeting his own needs.

However, after being apart from Emelie for a few months, he realized how deeply be missed her.

William kissed her passionately, then reached out to push aside her sleeping gown. Emelle was caught completely off guard; she hadn’t expected him to return so suddenly. He forcefully restrained her on the couch, leaving her with no escape

With eves slightly narrowed, he observed her closely. His well–defined brows, thick eyebrows, and prominent nose contributed to his inherently assertive appearance. Their breathing became erratic as their bodies entangled in passion.

Finally, the day was sunny. Sunlight poured through the large windows, casting delicate shadows resembling willow fluffin the air

As William teased her, Emelie frowned and struggled slightly in his embrace. Just as William was about to escalate things further, the serene study was interrupted by a ringtone. Emelie felt relieved. She finally had a valid reason to push him away. She urgently grasped his hand and said, “Your phone, William.”

William frowned in annoyance as their intimate moment was interrupted. He briefly ignored the call and grasped Emelie’s chin,

Emelie suppressed her instinct to struggle and marmured softly, “It might be a work call

William sighed heavily and eventually released her. He sat on the carpeted floor in front of the couch, loosened his tie and answered his phone.

Emelie wasn’t sure who the call was from. All she heard was him responding with a simple “Hmm” and “Olay,” then quickly hanging up,

In that brief minute, Emelie also pondered how to handle his demands. She sat up, adjusted her clothes, and cleared her throat, asking, “Mr. Middleton, are you here to deliver my lunch?

William hesitated. Emelie did too.

down, she explained, “Did you forget that there’s no food at home? You’ve locked the

considered this. Emelie wasn’t surprised–she knew he didn’t take such details seriously because he

eaten?”

babbed

now? Should we order in or go out?” Emelie covered her stomach and added, “If

that her lips were still tinged red from their earlier kiss. He said in a

and climbed down from the couch. “Then I’ll

was because William had just pulled her off the soda, causing her to lose

arms. Her hands instinctively caught his chest, and she looked at him in slight

William replied calmly. He gently massaged the back of her neck and added in a low

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258 The Bloodstain

she washed ber hands and noticed a fresh red mark on her neck. She closed

the mark with concealer and changed into a high–neck sweater

she reopened

Emelie tossed her pajamas into the laundry basket, she noticed William’s clothes mixed in. They didn’t look like what he had worn yesterday. She couldn’t help but wonder if these were what he had

his white coat, she found a bloodstain on it, despite not noticing any signs of injury

The stain appeared to be from someone

tended to retain odors. She caught

wondered if the smell had been acquired at the hospital. The fact that it lingered suggested he

visited the hospital last night Emelie pondered.

she left the room, William had already changed into a black cashmere overcoat, which accentuated

Emelie surested, “Mr. Middleton, I’d be to visit my mom

the car window. “Your mom’s doctor is Dr. Foster’s assistant. Though she’s in an assistant

we want to be there for

a turn with one hand on the wheel and offered no response to her words. Soon, the car pulled up at an Eastanian

“You can go to the

visit, then head

Emelle fell silent.

take his cat. As they walked inside, william casually asked, “Are the documents

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