Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 872

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.

and Ms. Hoven should be married

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

he had left a pot of milk heating for Ashley before they went out. It was ready, just in time for her to enjoy

"Ms. Hoven met with us this afternoon. And now, here you are tonight. Feels like you two are

met

and replied, "She's trying to drive a wedge between

William raised his brow.

the cup of milk with a delicate dried rose petal floating on top. Then, he tossed bottles of mineral water to both

personal matters, so of course she'd send you away. What business do you have

his eyes wide like a puppy that was scolded by

up. "I've got some personal business with Ms. Thornton as well. Elias, could you step out

and quickly grew 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

"Well, Emelie and I are a

He fought the urge to fire back something sharp and cutting, knowing

he weren't holding back, he might've shouted, "Has she even acknowledged you as her

eyed Elias. "Are you going to leave

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

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