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.

remove her ring again while muttering softly. “There must be a way to take this ring off. It’s not embedded in my

was upset

tried to remove the ring and said in a

up

were deep and dark. “Only little children listen to their parents. I never got together with Daphne or thought about marrying her because I didn’t

her lips.

Do you understand what I’m saying

eyes reflected the intense focus on William’s

you please not try to take it off?” he

could hear the sounds of spring flowers blooming, summer rain falling, autumn

clearly the second time.

intense, and Emelie guessed he wanted to kiss

he leaned in.

guessed his intentions. She covered his mouth

smile

to avoid it.

leaning closer, wanting to kiss

“Don’t…” she said.

had wanted to call them for dinner. However, when she saw them so close together, she couldn’t help but hold back her laughter and retreat back to

and William truly loved each other. This made

marriage and ensured her daughter’s future was secure and stable, she wouldn’t be betraying her motherly duties.

would also fulfill her

Emelie’s wrists with one hand. He had never failed to get what he wanted and was keen on kissing her.