Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 686

Emelie gestured for Jodie to check the area thoroughly. Then, she turned to William, putting on an act of gratitude.

She said, "With so many of us here, we must've been a nuisance, Mr. Middleton. Once we leave, we'll pay you back for any supplies we've used."

William didn't argue. Instead, he pulled a watch from his pocket and put it on. "Whatever you say."

"Well, we won't keep you from resting, Mr. Middleton," Emelie said.

William knew that she was implying for him to leave. So, he retreated to his room next door.

Once Jodie finished inspecting, she reported, "Ma'am, there are no pinhole cameras or listening devices found."

Emelie opened the cabinet beneath the bathroom mirror. She found towels, toothpaste, toothbrush, and disposable underwear.

As she took a pack of the disposable underwear out and examined the packaging, she noticed the production date. It was from three years ago.

William bought the house three years ago, and the items were likely placed here at the same time. Since no one had lived here, they hadn't been replaced.

According to the date, William didn't seem to be lying.

Emelie closed the cabinet and straightened up, scanning the room. Her eyes landed on a painting on the wall—"The Snowy Road in Argenteuil" by Monet. It struck a familiar chord that she couldn’t quite place.

She turned to Jodie and asked, "Are there any attractions nearby?"

Jodie retrieved her phone to look it up. Soon, she got an answer.

"Yes, there's the largest ski resort in Borealis City, just three kilometers from here," she replied.

Emelie remembered and glanced back at the painting, realizing why it felt so familiar.

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William found a pair of cotton slippers in his drawer. He remembered that Emelie was wearing a pair of short boots that weren’t comfortable, so he decided to bring them to her.

William walked to Emelie's door.