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.

tell me whatever you need me to

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

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

how do you see

Emelie let the utensil glide from his chin down

someone dares go against you, you'll make them pay the

you beg for forgiveness, giving them what they' deserve'.

William swallowed hard.

see me," he said

only been three years. You think I've forgotten?" Emelie withdrew her hand. She was

eyelid. "I regret how things went down back then. But I

believe in you. Killing me to cover up your secrets was

a loss

into their meals. Afterward, they found separate spots

William left the living room.

calls and then returned to

going to snow tomorrow and the day after. It's not safe

"Don't you usually check the