Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 784

William felt as if his chest were searing with fire from the heat of Emelie's tears.

He knew that Emelie had woken from a nightmare, and her emotions were unstable. He didn't intend to startle her.

However, when she started sobbing, he couldn't stop his body from trembling slightly. He tightened his embrace, pulling her closer to his chest.

"Angel… I've got you," he said.

Emelie wasn't the type to cry easily. It was the first time William had ever seen her in tears.

"Angel..." he repeated.

Whenever Emelie shut her eyes, the images of dismembered bodies would flood her mind.

"It's all my fault... If I hadn't gone to the Swanson family dinner, I wouldn't have been drugged. Wesley wouldn't have gotten angry, and none of this would've happened..." she said in a hoarse voice.

How could she blame herself?

William's brows knitted tightly. "No matter whose fault it is, it's definitely not yours."

Emelie pushed against his chest. "You're right. It was your fault."

William refused to let go, fearing that seeing her tear-streaked face would break him.

He said, "It’s my fault, Angel. But for now, just rest, okay? We'll deal with everything else tomorrow, alright?"

Exhausted and ill, Emelie's mind grew hazy as she closed her eyes.

William adjusted his position to make her more comfortable. He held her close, gently soothing her.

"Everything will be alright," he said.

It was over half an hour before William felt Emelie was back into a deep sleep. He gently released her.

A dim night light was casting a soft glow by the bed. With that, he noticed the streaks of dried tears tracing her cheeks. He was afraid of waking Emelie, so he didn't dare wipe them away.

He used to think that she was too composed, too rational, and too independent. She was never one to lean on anyone.

But now, he felt an overwhelming guilt seeing her being vulnerable. He cursed himself and the entire world for letting her reach that point.

How could anyone hurt her?

William carefully tucked the blanket around her and left the bedroom.