Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 685 Desperate

Emelie found his words unbearably harsh. She furrowed her brows and turned around.

William smiled at her. "Your food's ready. Come, eat."

Only then did Emelie notice that William took out the food from the self-heating hot pot. He rinsed it all in a glass bowl to tone down the spice.

"It shouldn't be too spicy now. I'll warm up some milk for you. It helps with the spice," he added.

Emelie stared at him.

William was never attentive nor caring. He was an authority figure, a CEO, a privileged rich man. He wouldn't bother eating if the food was overcooked, undercooked, or just not to his taste. Yet there he was, making a meal for her.

Emelie walked back to the couch. "Mr. Middleton, it's unsettling to see you so considerate."

William placed her portion in front of her. "I owe you that much; isn't it only right to treat you better?"

Emelie gave a cool, faint, and insincere smile. "Oh, I see. So lending me a jacket, helping me rinse some veggies, and warming up milk is your way of making amends?"

Her sarcasm hung in the air.

need me to

what game he was playing. She picked up a pair of unused disposable utensils and tilted

don't be so desperate. It doesn't suit you," she

remained unfazed. "Well, how

utensil glide from his chin down to his throat. There was

go against you, you'll make them pay the price.

forgiveness,

William swallowed hard.

that's how you see me," he said in a

you've done? It has only been three years. You think I've forgotten?" Emelie withdrew her

her wrist, his gaze intense beneath his single eyelid. "I regret how things went down back then. But I did the best

you. Killing me to cover up

at a

conversation ended, and they both settled into their meals. Afterward, they found separate spots in the living room to work, and the room lapsed

10 o'clock, William left the living

a few calls and

bureau says the snow will last until midnight. It's still going to snow tomorrow and the day after. It's not safe

brows. "Don't you usually