Chapter 521 Trust Me One More Time

They couldn't see each other in the dark room. William, despite Emelie's resistance, held her close, his face buried in her neck. "Let's build a good life together. Angel, from today onward, let's be happy. I promise I won't harm your mother. Both of you will be safe. Trust me, just one more time," he said. Emelie didn't remove her hand that was pressed firmly against his chest. She didn't want their bodies to touch, nor did she want their hearts to align. She had made it clear a long time ago. This time, there would be no turning the page. "No," she said, her voice resolute. ... The next morning, Ashley had just arrived at her law firm when her phone buzzed. It was Mona. "Ashley, did you say that you saw Emelie at the hospital yesterday?" "Yes, she was with Mr. Middleton," Ashley said as she made her way to her office. Mona's voice dropped to a whisper, as if she was sharing a secret. "Listen, I did overtime at the office yesterday. It was too late, so I didn't go home.