Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 364 Apology

William gently grasped her face, tilting it upward to meet his gaze. Both of their faces were bathed in warm light. His eyes slightly softened, a shade lighter.

“Before, I disliked how you kept your distance from me. You always confront me. Now, I dislike seeing you melancholic and fearful. Is that reason sufficient?”

Emelie’s brow twitched slightly. Her eyes suddenly welled up with warmth. Her emotions, soaked in bitterness all day, seemed to clear at this moment. It was like something was about to burst forth uncontrollably.

William continued, “Did you enjoy the fireworks display? With me around, you can see them whenever you want.”

Emelie remained silent. She hesitated, her head bowed in confusion. She was unsure of what to say next, her breath now in disarray.

Suddenly, the square erupted with familiar, light–hearted music. Whether someone started it or it was simply the festive atmosphere of New Year’s and the holidays, it brought joy to everyone, young and old, who began dancing together.

William watched them for a moment. Then, he took a step back and extended his hand to Emelie.

“You promised to dance with me this weekend. It’s just a few hours away. Will you honor that?”

Counting every time Mr. Middleton danced, it was always at lavish balls or upscale dinners. When had be ever danced to “square dancing“?

her hand, it felt like he was catching

her hand fall into his. William

Even if they were to

he took her to see the fireworks, the night they danced together on the square,

the tears she had

head to wipe them away. She hoped William

Instead, he raised

but oversized on her. As she spun, the coat fluttered like

imprint this moment of

foot stumbled, and she fell

chest. Emelie couldn’t help but hold onto his waist. But she realized it was

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contrary, William hugged

want to hug, you could have. I wouldn’t

shirt tightly, her

William whisper in her ear, “I’m

What?