Chapter 873 This Could Be Our Last Time

Ashley frowned slightly.

Was she imagining things, or had William changed somehow? His usually cold, indifferent gaze had softened, as if the sharp edges had been worn away. He was now gentle and serene, almost peaceful, as though nothing fazed him

anymore.

"What's going on?" she asked, her voice low.

William explained in a measured tone and laid out his plans methodically.

Ashley listened, her wariness turning to confusion, then shock. By the time he finished, all she could do was sigh, the complexity of her emotions was evident.

Ashton, who had been listening in silence, couldn't hold back any longer. Her eyes reddened as tears welled up.

It was 10.30 PM when they left Pearl Bay. The cool night air hit William, triggering another bout of coughing. Ashton quickly opened the car door. "Mr. Middleton."

William hesitated, then reached for his phone and sent Emelie a message. "Do you need me tonight?"

was short, he could sense the mockery

You're my only client. I need more

didn't respond even though several minutes had passed. William assumed that she didn't need him tonight,

I'm just preparing in advance. You and Fabian have been

if to say something but quickly turned away, wiping

it out and saw Emelie's text. "Have you showered? I'm particular

chuckled and texted, "Where

him a location. "You've got an

turned to Ashton and said, "Take me home to Sunnington Hill, then you can call it a

"Yes, sir," Ashton said.

a quick shower at home, William drove

old house. Instead, it was a route leading to the airport. A narrow, overgrown path branched off, shrouded in darkness. It was long abandoned

and rear lights on.

William parked his car.

didn't acknowledge him and continued their rounds as he

As William shut the

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