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.

at Emelle, silently questioning Emelle if it was true

stunned. She didn’t know that William had spread the news about her pregnancy. For a fleeting

Then, she said, “Yes, I’m worried that the baby

subject abruptly. “But both of you can always visit me at my place. Stay for lunch; we have a new chef at home. We can catch up

could see

“Mr. Middleton, do you have

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

to be in agreement, the officer said, “Since this is a misunderstanding, would you please sign

way after that.”

gratitude. “Thank you, office”

followed the police officer outside to

and patted

could you take advantage of me and add in another term like this?

why shouldn’t add terms? If you try to chase Ashley and Mona away again, they’ll just call the police again.”

honestly think I’m

him. “So, you’re not even afraid of them

I’m afraid of,”

help but turn to look at

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