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.

teased William. "You know, you and Ms.

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

for Ashley before they went out. It was ready, just

the warm, 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

to William. "Emelie met with you? What

trying to drive a wedge between me and my wife. Now, Ashley is keeping secrets

William raised his brow.

on top. Then, he tossed

insisted on coming along. She was discussing personal matters, so

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

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

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

are a real couple. Naturally,

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

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

you going

breath as he shrugged on his coat. "Fine!

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