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.

you and Ms. Hoven should be

sound of that. Don't hold back,

heating for Ashley before they went out. It

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 tonight. Feels like you two are already a couple with that kind

met with you? What

drive a wedge between me and my wife. Now,

William raised his brow.

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

discussing personal matters, so of course she'd send you away. What

a pitiful look, his eyes wide

not one to tolerate nonsense, spoke up. "I've got some personal business with Ms. Thornton as well. Elias, could you step

was surprised 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 cut me out like

I are a

something sharp and cutting, knowing it would sting his friend

acknowledged you as her partner? She's about to marry

Elias. "Are you going

grumbled under his breath as he shrugged on his coat.

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