Chapter 784 Her Independence

William felt as if his chest were searing with fire from the heat of Emelie's tears.

He knew that Emelie had woken from a nightmare, and her emotions were unstable. He didn't intend to startle her.

However, when she started sobbing, he couldn't stop his body from trembling slightly. He tightened his embrace, pulling her closer to his chest.

"Angel... I've got you," he said.

Emelie wasn't the type to cry easily. It was the first time William had ever seen her in tears.

"Angel.." he repeated.

Whenever Emelie shut her eyes, the images of dismembered bodies would flood her mind.

"It's all my fault... If I hadn't gone to the Swanson family dinner, I wouldn't have been drugged. Wesley wouldn't have gotten angry, and none of this would've happened..." she said in a hoarse voice.

How could she blame herself?

William's brows knitted tightly. "No matter whose fault it is, it's definitely not yours."

Emelie pushed against his chest. "You're right. It was your fault."

fearing that seeing

fault, Angel. But for now, just rest, okay? We'll deal with everything else

mind grew hazy as she closed her

position to make her more comfortable. He held her

be

an hour before William felt Emelie was back into

night light was casting a soft glow by the bed. With that, he noticed the streaks of dried tears tracing her cheeks. He was afraid of waking Emelie, so he didn't dare wipe

too rational, and too independent. She was never one to lean

being vulnerable. He cursed himself and the entire world for letting her reach that

could anyone hurt

carefully tucked the blanket around her and

guest lounge, Ashton and

"Mr. Middleton," they greeted.

month's salary in overtime. I want to know the top suspect

Fabian exchanged

nodded in agreement and

the couch with his chin propped in

his eyes and

quiet, someone was

to hide their presence anywhere and at any time?"

Jodie remained unresponsive.

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