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."

let go, fearing that seeing her tear-streaked face would break

for now, just rest, okay? We'll deal with everything else tomorrow,

Emelie's mind grew hazy as she closed

his position to make her more comfortable. He held her close, gently soothing

will be alright,' he

Emelie was

of dried tears tracing her cheeks. He was afraid of waking Emelie,

rational, and too

quilt seeing her being vulnerable. He cursed himself and the entire world for letting her

anyone

around her and

the guest lounge, Ashton and Fabian were

"Mr. Middleton," they greeted.

I want to know the top

and Fabian exchanged a

in

with his chin propped

he lifted his eyes and looked at

quiet, someone

their presence anywhere and at any time?" William

Jodie remained unresponsive.

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