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. Hoven should be married

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

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

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

news to William. "Emelie met with you? What was it

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

William raised his brow.

petal floating on top. Then, he tossed bottles of mineral water to both William and Ashton. The difference in treatment was

him a look. "Emelie only invited me. You insisted on coming along. She was discussing personal matters, so of course she'd send you away. What business do

wide like a puppy that was scolded by its

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

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

and I are a real couple. Naturally,

to fire back something sharp and cutting, knowing it would sting his

he weren't holding back, he might've shouted, "Has she even acknowledged you as her partner? She's about to marry

eyed Elias. "Are you going to leave or

breath as he shrugged on his coat. "Fine! I'll go throw myself in

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