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 and Ms. Hoven should be

"I like the sound of that. Don't

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

the style of an oil painting, he explained, "Ms. Hoven met

William. "Emelie met

wedge

William raised his brow.

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

discussing personal matters, so of course she'd send you away. What business

eyes wide like

personal business with Ms. Thornton as well. Elias, could you step out for

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

"Well, Emelie and I are a real couple. Naturally,

was left speechless. He fought the urge to fire back something sharp and cutting, knowing it

might've shouted, "Has she even acknowledged you as her partner? She's about to marry

you going to leave

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

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