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.

William. "You know, you and Ms. Hoven should be married by

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

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

poured 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

"Emelie met with you?

and replied, "She's trying to drive a wedge

William raised his brow.

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

coming along. She was discussing personal matters, so of course she'd send you away.

eyes wide like a puppy that was scolded by its

some personal business with Ms. Thornton as

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

politely. "Well, Emelie and I are a real couple. Naturally, we're

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

her partner? She's about to marry Wesley, and here

"Are you

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

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