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.

teased William. "You know, you and

comment. "I like the sound of that. Don't hold

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

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

"Emelie met with you? What was

wedge between me and

William raised his brow.

of milk with a delicate dried rose petal floating on top. Then,

look. "Emelie only invited me. You insisted on coming along. She was discussing personal matters, so of course she'd send

her a pitiful look, his eyes wide

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

to push me aside, but you? Come on,

a real couple. Naturally, we're on

the urge to fire back something sharp and cutting, knowing it would sting his friend too

even acknowledged you as her partner?

you going to leave or

breath as he shrugged on his coat. "Fine!

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