Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 778 All to Deceive You

Emelie slept in until noon the next day.

She rubbed her throbbing temples and went into the bathroom. Then, she went to take a shower, hoping it would clear her groggy mind.

While she was brushing her teeth, she glanced at her reflection in the mirror. Her eyes were bloodshot. She remembered that she had returned to the old house around four in the morning.

William's comment that last night had been the happiest he had been in three years echoed in her mind. Her brushing motion slowed as she thought about that.

After she spat out the toothpaste and rinsed her mouth, she grabbed a face towel and dried her face as she made her way out of the room.

She decided to head downstairs and get herself some water. Unexpectedly, when she opened the door, she found Wesley sitting on the sofa in the hallway.

For a moment, Emelie thought that she might be imagining things. However, a closer look confirmed that it was indeed Wesley.

"When did you get back?" she asked in surprise.

replied, looking her from head to toe as he

rush? Have you sorted out the theme park issue?" Emelie

she had forgotten to call him and ask

filled with emotions that Emelie found hard

her face. "Why are

noted the time she came back and that she was wearing different clothes from the ones she wore in the

what happened last night. He swallowed hard as he observed Emelie

to and simply said, "The theme park situation is quite complicated. It seems my aunt is

Why is she involved again?' Emelie's face fell. 'I haven't even had the chance to address the car accident with her yet since I'm busy with things here. She's always

fresh cut on her lip, similar to one she had previously. His gaze darkened as he spoke. 'She's quick to

seemed to

There was no need for you to wear yourself out by flying back and forth,"

approached Wesley, he suddenly grabbed her hand and pulled her closer. She almost collided with his

up at

he were holding a fragile kite string. He was afraid that if he let go, she might drift away, much like the decade they had