Chapter 524

Chapter 524 Afraid of You

Mona immediately rebuked, “That’s alle! You and Eme haven’t even gone through with the marriage registration. You’re no husband and wife!”

william put down his cutlery and reached for a warm towel to wipe his hands. His fingers glistened slightly in the morning light as he dried them

“They say true friends are always critical of their friends” partners. Seems like that saying is true. But Mrs. Middleton, shouldn’t you be defending me in front of your friends?” William said.

The police officer, sensing a strange undercurrent to the situation, turned to Emelie. “Ms. Hoven, your friend claims you were being held here against your will. Is that correct?”

“No,” Emelie replied simply.

Saying yes wouldn’t solve anything. Even if the police managed to take her away today, her mother would still be stock there. What would be the point of her going back to William then?

Mona, however, thought Emelie was intimidated by William. “Eme, we’re here, and the police are here too. You don’t have to be scared. Just tell the truth!”

Mona then questioned William, “If you weren’t holding Emelie captive, then why wouldn’t you let her go out or contact us?”

William answered, “She’s pregnant. I’m afraid that the baby might be accidentally hurt if she goes out, so she stays home unless necessary.”

Mona’s eyes widened in surprise.

Pregnant? She whipped around to look at Emelle, silently questioning Emelle if it was true

Emelie was also stunned. She didn’t know that William had spread the news about her pregnancy. For a fleeting moment, she wondered if he somehow knew something

she calmed down within a few seconds. Then, she said, “Yes, I’m worried that the baby might be accidentally hurt if I go out.”

Then, she changed the subject abruptly. “But both of you can always visit me at my place. Stay for lunch; we have a new chef at home. We can catch up while we eat.”

Just the night before, she had wished she could see Ashley. Today was the perfect opportuni

Emelie smiled. “Mr. Middleton, do you have any objections?”

With the police as witnesses, William couldn’t refuse if he wasn’t truly holding her hostage. “Of course not

Sering that both parties seemed to be in agreement, the officer said, “Since this is a misunderstanding, would you please sign this form acknowledging our visit? We’ll be on our

way after that.”

Emelie nodded in gratitude. “Thank you, office”

Then, Ashley followed the police officer outside to sign the document.

Emelie reached out and patted Mona’s hand comfortingly

However, William had appeared beside her and said gently, “Mrs. Middleton, how could you take advantage of me and add in another term like this? Our agreement didn’t include hosting friends for lunch.“”

Emelie offered him a half–smile. “If you can break your promises so easily, then why shouldn’t add terms? If you try to chase Ashley and Mona away again, they’ll just call the police again.”

William’s gaze dropped. “Do you honestly think I’m afraid of the police?”

Emelle stared at him. “So, you’re not even afraid of them now?”

“It’s you I’m afraid of,” he muttered.

Emelie couldn’t help but turn to look at him, whose eyes were unreadable.

Before Emelie could delve any deeper into his words, he walked to the living room and said in a distant tone, “I don’t like outsiders in my house. If you want to chat or eat, outside”

was to escape the suffocating

He said he didn’t like outsiders, yet his home was filled with maids and chefs. Yet, Emelie held her tongue. Her only desire at that moment was Mmosphere.

She grabbed her bag and said, “Ashley, Mona, let’s go.”

Take it

However, when they reached the ground floor, they saw Ashton at the door. “Mrs. Middleton, Mr. Middleton told me to accompany you. As you are pregnant, you need someone to take care of you.‘

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Emelie knew it William wasn’t going to allow her a moment of freedom. With Ashton monitoring her, how could she possibly ask Ashley about pregnancy symptoms?