Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 417 He Said He Only Liked Her

Emelle only then fully understood the relationship between Daphne and William.

She glanced at him and couldn’t help but start speculating.

Men weren’t that naive, especially not someone like William. He could tell when a woman had feelings for

him.

William knew that Daphne liked him but still agreed to have her by his side. Did that mean he tacitly accepted her feelings?

Considering how he had been cold toward her since last New Year’s Eve because of what happened, did he keep Daphne around not just to spite her but also because he was considering a change of heart?

Emelie felt uneasy.

She asked, “Does your mother really like Daphne? Does she want you to marry her? Elena told me that Mr. Middleton Senior had originally accepted Daphne but then suddenly changed his mind. Is it because Mr. Middleton Senior found out about the connection between Daphne and your mother?”

Although Emelie wasn’t very clear about the Middleton family’s affairs, she could tell that Henry deep aversion toward Whitney.

had a

William grasped her chin. “Ms. Hoven, you’re a secretary, not a detective. You don’t need to be so sharp

She was too good at connecting the dots. She could deduce the whole story from minor clues.

Emelie moved away from his hand. “If we were to get married, would your mother oppose it? It seems like she’s set on Daphne.”

William said, “Only small children would blindly follow their parents‘ words.”

Emelie felt conflicted.

muttering softly. “There must be a way to take this ring off. It’s not embedded in my flesh,

could sense she was upset

remove the ring and said in a low voice, “Can’t you understand what

up

thought about marrying her because I didn’t want to, not because my father opposed it. If I really wanted something, no one

pursed her lips.

liked you. Do you understand what I’m saying

reflected the intense focus

please not try to take it

felt like she could hear the sounds of spring flowers blooming, summer rain falling, autumn leaves fluttering,

more clearly the second

and Emelie guessed he wanted to kiss

he

she had correctly guessed his intentions. She covered his mouth with

faint smile

to avoid it.

leaning closer, wanting to kiss her again. Emelie

“Don’t…” she said.

when she saw them so close together, she couldn’t help but hold back her laughter and

and William truly loved each other. This made her feel

well for Emelie’s marriage and ensured her daughter’s future was secure and stable, she

also fulfill her friend’s

of Emelie’s wrists with one hand. He had never failed to get what he wanted and was