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

disposable house slippers, relaxed at the comment. "I like the sound of that.

headed into the open kitchen, where he had left a pot of milk heating for Ashley before

Hoven met with us this afternoon. And now, here you

met

a wedge between me and my wife. Now, Ashley is keeping

William raised his brow.

delicate dried rose petal floating on top. Then, he

him a look. "Emelie only invited me. You insisted on coming along. She was discussing personal matters, so of

pitiful look, his eyes wide like a puppy that was scolded by

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

for Ms. Hoven to push me aside, but you? Come

smiled politely. "Well, Emelie and I are a real couple. Naturally, we're on the

urge to fire back something sharp and

shouted, "Has she even acknowledged you as her partner? She's about to marry Wesley, and here you are still living

you going to leave

on his coat. "Fine! I'll go throw myself in the

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