Chapter 524 Afraid of You

Mona immediately rebuked, “That’s alle! You and Eme haven’t even gone through with the marriage registration. You’re no husband and wife!”

william put down his cutlery and reached for a warm towel to wipe his hands. His fingers glistened slightly in the morning light as he dried them

“They say true friends are always critical of their friends” partners. Seems like that saying is true. But Mrs. Middleton, shouldn’t you be defending me in front of your friends?” William said.

The police officer, sensing a strange undercurrent to the situation, turned to Emelie. “Ms. Hoven, your friend claims you were being held here against your will. Is that correct?”

“No,” Emelie replied simply.

Saying yes wouldn’t solve anything. Even if the police managed to take her away today, her mother would still be stock there. What would be the point of her going back to William then?

Mona, however, thought Emelie was intimidated by William. “Eme, we’re here, and the police are here too. You don’t have to be scared. Just tell the truth!”

Mona then questioned William, “If you weren’t holding Emelie captive, then why wouldn’t you let her go out or contact us?”

William answered, “She’s pregnant. I’m afraid that the baby might be accidentally hurt if she goes out, so she stays home unless necessary.”

Mona’s eyes widened in surprise.

whipped around to look at Emelle, silently questioning Emelle if it was

spread the news about

down within a few seconds. Then, she said, “Yes, I’m worried that the baby might be accidentally hurt if

me at my place. Stay for lunch; we have

the night before, she had wished she could see

smiled. “Mr. Middleton, do you have any

as witnesses, William couldn’t refuse if he wasn’t

the officer said, “Since this is a misunderstanding, would you please sign this form

way after that.”

nodded in gratitude. “Thank you,

officer outside to sign the document.

out and patted Mona’s hand

you take advantage of me and add in another term like

you can break your promises so easily, then why shouldn’t add terms? If you try to

dropped. “Do you honestly think I’m afraid of the

at him. “So, you’re not even afraid

afraid of,”

but turn to look at him, whose eyes were unreadable.

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