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 know, you and Ms. Hoven should

comment. "I like the sound of that. Don't hold back, but why did you bring this

headed into the open kitchen, where he had left a pot of milk heating for Ashley before they went out. It was

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

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

wedge between me and my wife. Now, Ashley is keeping secrets from

William raised his brow.

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

was discussing personal matters, so

wide like

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

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

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

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

she even acknowledged you as her

"Are you going to leave or

his coat. "Fine! I'll go throw myself in the

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