Chapter 872 I Trust You Won't Tell Her

Ashton glanced up, her eyes flicking to the rearview mirror, confusion was evident on her face.

William began, "He made me swear that, if I didn't help him flee the country after he returned the person to me, I wouldn't live to see my next birthday. He said I'd die without a grave to be buried in."

William chuckled in disdain. "What a despicable man... But I swore, so I had no choice but to let him go."

Ashton knew that William wasn't one to believe in gods or superstitions, so she couldn't understand why he was suddenly so concerned with such a hollow pledge. Was it because of his health?

She slowed the car unconsciously. "Mr. Middleton?"

William didn't continue explaining himself. "Take me to Pearl Bay."

Ashton sighed inwardly before saying, "Yes, sir."

By the time they arrived at Pearl Bay, it was only nine in the evening.

They ran into Elias, who was out for a stroll with Ashley in the neighborhood. So, the four of them entered the house together.

William. "You know, you and Ms. Hoven should be married

relaxed at the comment. "I like the sound of that. Don't hold back, but why did you bring

into the open kitchen, where he had left a pot of milk heating for Ashley before they went out. It was

he explained, "Ms. Hoven met with us this afternoon. And now, here you are tonight. Feels like you two are already a couple with that kind

met

a wedge between me and my wife.

William raised his brow.

rose petal floating on top. Then, he tossed

discussing personal matters, so of course

a pitiful look, his eyes wide like a puppy

one to tolerate nonsense, spoke up. "I've got some personal business with Ms. Thornton as well.

defensive. "It's one thing for Ms. Hoven to push me aside, but you? Come on, Will. We're practically brothers. You can't just cut me

"Well, Emelie and I are a real couple.

fire back something sharp and cutting, knowing it would sting his

holding back, he might've shouted, "Has she even acknowledged you as her partner? She's about to

Elias. "Are you going to leave or

he shrugged on his coat. "Fine! I'll go throw myself in the moat! Then,

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