Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

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.

to look at Emelle, silently questioning

also stunned. She didn’t know that William had spread the news about her pregnancy. For a fleeting moment, she wondered if he somehow knew something

I’m worried that the

can always visit me at my place. Stay for lunch; we have

could see Ashley. Today was the

smiled. “Mr. Middleton, do

if he wasn’t truly holding her hostage. “Of course not

said, “Since this is a misunderstanding, would

way after that.”

nodded in gratitude.

the police officer outside to sign

patted Mona’s

gently, “Mrs. Middleton, how could you take advantage of me and add in

terms? If you try to chase Ashley and Mona away again,

you honestly think I’m afraid of the police?”

at him. “So, you’re not even afraid

I’m afraid

look at him, whose