Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 686 Suppressing Himself

Emelie gestured for Jodie to check the area thoroughly. Then, she turned to William, putting on an act of gratitude.

She said, "With so many of us here, we must've been a nuisance, Mr. Middleton. Once we leave, we'll pay you back for any supplies we've used."

William didn't argue. Instead, he pulled a watch from his pocket and put it on. "Whatever you say."

"Well, we won't keep you from resting, Mr. Middleton," Emelie said.

William knew that she was implying for him to leave. So, he retreated to his room next door.

Once Jodie finished inspecting, she reported, "Ma'am, there are no pinhole cameras or listening devices found."

Emelie opened the cabinet beneath the bathroom mirror. She found towels, toothpaste, toothbrush, and disposable underwear.

As she took a pack of the disposable underwear out and examined the packaging, she noticed the production date. It was from three years ago.

William bought the house three years ago, and the items were likely placed here at the same time. Since no one had lived here, they hadn't been replaced.

William didn't seem

on the wall-"The Snowy Road in Argenteuil" by Monet.

asked, "Are there any attractions

it up. Soon, she

there's the largest ski resort in Borealis City, just

at the painting, realizing

pair of cotton slippers in his drawer. He remembered that Emelie was wearing a pair of short boots that

from inside. "Where are

replied, "Still in

you say last night that you've finished up in Serdantia and are heading

the storm. So, we're staying in Serdantia for a bit. The view here is nice,

Wesley wasn't suspicious.

Make sure to stay warm when you go out," he

you worried people will think you're just an old chatterbox,

chuckled. "Am

how close they were. They spoke casually and with ease, even teasing each other a little from time to