Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 556 William’s Emptiness

Jayden quickly got up to pat William’s back and attempted to call the nurse. However, William waved him off and said hoarsely, “1 himself

“It’s fine.”

e.” He then took a few sips of w

water to calm

He coughed, feeling a dull ache in his lungs, and wearily leaned back against the head of the bed.

As the sun sank lower in the sky, the light shifted westward. William’s gaunt face looked even more hollow in the fading twilight. His eye sockets grew deeper, and his eyes appeared even more depthless.

“Sex burials are just another way of disposing of the dead. There’s no need to bother with burying a few pieces of clothing,” he rasped.

“At least there should be a place for prayers. We can’t just leave her as a wandering spirit, short on money, can we?” Jayden replied.

William looked at him. “Do you really believe in such things?”

Jayden forced a smile. “If it’s for someone you care about, it’s better to believe than not.”

Once someone had passed, there wasn’t much the living could do. They’d act in the hope that their efforts might have some effect. It didn’t cost much or take much effort. It was

to find some peace of

unwilling to do even the simplest tasks. The fact that he replied, “There’s no need

the night, feeling pain in your chest and unable to breathe,” Jayden was speaking from experience. Yet, William remained Indifferent. While Jayden couldn’t persuade him, he would still ensure that someone prayed for Emelie.

up. “I’ll head back now. Don’t overwork yourself. Your health is

William called Ashton. “Arrange for

“But your condition…

medication and gradual recovery, Whether I recover

“Understood.”

contradicting him, quickly packed up his belongings and took

that remained were his shoes, whether formal, sports, or indoor,

living room. Although the furnishings hadn’t changed much, the emptiness felt like a presence that invaded his very being

coughed again and

the thing room. Since William hadn’t dismissed her, she had to stay.

hired for Emelie. Before she let

was settling their payments, she thought to herself how fortunate it was that Emelie’s pregnancy had only been a rumor William had spread. Otherwise, it would have been a case of one body, but two lives lost, which would have been even

cook

suit and shaved his beard. He was once again the distinguished Mr. Middleton, who was worth billions. She hesitated for

more unapproachable.