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.

know, you and Ms. Hoven should be married

like the sound of that. Don't hold back, but why

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

fragrant milk into a cup painted in the style of an oil painting, he explained, "Ms. Hoven met with us this afternoon. And now, here you are

news to William. "Emelie met with you? What

replied, "She's trying to drive a wedge between me and my wife. Now, Ashley is

William raised his brow.

top. Then, he tossed

coming along. She was discussing personal matters, so of course she'd send you away. What business do you have listening to

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

personal business with

and quickly grew defensive. "It's one thing for Ms. Hoven to push me aside, but you? Come on,

politely. "Well, Emelie and I are a

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

shouted, "Has she even acknowledged you as her partner? She's about to marry

"Are you going

grumbled under his breath as he shrugged on his coat.

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