Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 872

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.

Elias teased William. "You know, you and Ms. Hoven should be married by now."

William slipped into disposable house slippers, relaxed at the comment. "I like the sound of that. Don't hold back, but why did you bring this up suddenly?"

Elias headed 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 for her to enjoy it.

As he poured the warm, fragrant milk into a cup painted in the style of an oil painting, he explained, "Ms. Hoven met with us this afternoon. And now, here you are tonight. Feels like you two are already a couple with that kind of synchronicity."

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

Elias was clearly still annoyed and replied, "She's trying to drive a wedge between me and my wife. Now, Ashley is keeping secrets from me."

William raised his brow.

Elias handed Ashley the cup of milk with a delicate dried rose petal floating on top. Then, he tossed bottles of mineral water to both William and Ashton. The difference in treatment was noticeable.

Ashley gave him a look. "Emelie only invited me. You insisted on coming along. She was discussing personal matters, so of course she'd send you away. What business do you have listening to women's conversations?"