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

like the sound of

had left a pot of milk heating for Ashley before

the style of an oil painting, he explained, "Ms. Hoven met with us this afternoon. And now, here you are tonight. Feels like you

met with

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

William raised his brow.

dried rose petal floating on top. Then, he tossed bottles of mineral water

along. She was discussing personal matters, so of

eyes wide like a puppy that was

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

me aside, but you? Come on, Will. We're practically brothers. You can't just cut me out

are a real couple. Naturally, we're on the

to fire back something sharp and

she even acknowledged you as her partner? She's about to marry Wesley, and here

Elias. "Are you going to leave

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

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