Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 846

Elias was momentarily stunned.

Then, it hit him. That was why Ashley had been treating him that way since she woke up. It turns out she's been harboring resentment all this time, bitter that he couldn't save her and their child back then.

Elias stumbled back a few steps after being pushed away by Ashley. However, he instantly snapped back to his senses, grabbing her hand as she pushed him and pulling her into his arms.

"Ash," he said.

This time, Ashley wasn't just resisting in a playful, half-hearted way, her rejection came from deep within.

She gripped Elias's arm tightly, her nails digging into his flesh.

She said through her gritted teeth, "Let go of me!"

Beathan ran over and shouted sternly, "Elias, let go of Ashley!"

He initially wanted to help Ashley come to her senses, but two bodyguards suddenly appeared, blocking his way.

He assumed that the bodyguards were Elias's men and was furious but helpless. This was a courthouse. Who would dare make a scene?

The truth was that those bodyguards belonged to Emelie. She didn't trust Ashley to handle her first trial on her own, so she'd come to the courthouse as well.

What Emelie didn't expect was that William had also shown up.

At that moment, the two of them stood at the corner of the hallway, staring each other down. William put a finger to his lips, mouthing, "Shh."

If the situation were different, Emelie would have asked him why he had so much free time. Didn't he have a company to run? Why did he keep following her around?

If he was that free, he should visit a doctor instead.

Elias ignored everyone around him, holding Ashley tightly despite the pain. "Ash, just listen to me for a second… You won't be able to break free of my grip, so hear me out. If you still want me to leave afterward, I'll go. I won't bother you again."