NovelEnglishChapter 417 He Said He Only Liked Her Emelle only then fully understood the relationship between Daphne and William.
She glanced at him and couldn't help but start speculating.
Men weren't that naive, especially not someone like William. He could tell when a woman had feelings for him.
William knew that Daphne liked him but still agreed to have her by his side. Did that mean he tacitly accepted her feelings? Considering how he had been cold toward her since last New Year's Eve because of what happened, did he keep Daphne around not just to spite her but also because he was considering a change of heart? Emelie felt uneasy.
She asked, "Does your mother really like Daphne? Does she want you to marry her? Elena toldthat Mr. Middleton Senior had originally accepted Daphne but then suddenly changed his mind. Is it because Mr. Middleton Senior found out about the connection between Daphne and your mother?" Although Emelie wasn't very clear about the Middleton family's affairs, she could tell that Henry deep aversion toward Whitney.
had a William grasped her chin. “Ms. Hoven, you're a secretary, not a detective. You don't need to be so sharp She was too good at connecting the dots. She could deduce the whole story from minor clues.
Emelie moved away from his hand. "If we were to get married, would your mother oppose it? It seems like she's set on Daphne." William said, "Only small children would blindly follow their parents' words." Emelie felt conflicted.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe tried to remove her ring again while muttering softly. "There must be a way to take this ring off. It's not embedded in my flesh, so it shouldn't be impossible to remove." William could sense she was upset and understood why.
He grabbed her hand as she tried to remove the ring and said in a low voice, "Can't you understand what I'm saying?" Emelie looked up blankly.
William's eyes were deep and dark. "Only little children listen to their parents. I never got together with Daphne or thought about marrying her because I didn't want to, not because my father opposed it. If I really wanted something, no one could stop me." Emelie pursed her lips.
William continued, "I've only ever liked you. Do you understand what I'm saying now?" Emelie's eyes reflected the intense focus on William's face.
"Could you please not try to take it off?" he asked.
Emelie felt like she could hear the sounds of spring flowers blooming, summer rain falling, autumn leaves fluttering, and winter snow drifting. "Alright..." She responded more clearly the second time. "Okay." William's gaze becintense, and Emelie guessed he wanted to kiss her.
Sure enough, he leaned in.
Emelie found it amusing that she had correctly guessed his intentions. She covered his mouth with both hands, stopping him from doing as he pleased.
There was a faint smile in William's eyes.
to avoid it.
He deliberately teased her by leaning closer, wanting to kiss her again. Emelie bent backwards to av "Don't..." she said.
Greta had wanted to call them for dinner. However, when she saw them so close together, she couldn't help but hold back her laughter and retreat back to the kitchen.
She felt relieved. It seemed Emelie and William truly loved each other. This made her feel at ease.
As long as she prepared well for Emelie's marriage and ensured her daughter's future was secure and stable, she wouldn't be betraying her motherly duties.
She would also fulfill her friend's trust.
William held both of Emelie's wrists with one hand. He had never failed to get what he wanted and was keen on kissing her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEmelie had initially thought of giving in to end this farce.
However, the sound of the m housekeeper and Ronan talking outside the door interrupted them. The housekeeper said excitedly. "Msl *A boyfriend?' Ronan asked.
has brought her boyfriend over!" "Yes! They're about to get married!" the housekeeper replied.
Emelie quickly distanced herself from William.
She didn't dare let Ronan see her so close to a man.
William stopped as well. He straightened his suit and smiled slightly as a fleeting thought crossed his mind. Ronan entered the room looking bewildered. "Eme?"
When Ronan saw William sitting calmly on the sofa, his expression change instantly. X
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