Chapter 365 HappinessĀ
The door to the penthouse sulte swung open as soon as William swiped the room card, pulling Emelie into his arms as they stepped inside. Emelie stumbled slightly on the doormat, and William immediately lifted her. Before she could react, he lossed her passionately.Ā
His kiss was filled with emotion and intensity, even a hint of recklessness, as if he wasnāt the composed, aloof Mr. Middleton anymore.Ā
He was simply a man driven by desire for his woman.Ā
Emelie struggled to catch her breath. Her mind went blank, and she felt somewhat bewildered. It seemed that she hadnāt agreed to this.Ā
She just what was it?Ā
Emelie was thrown off, her mind a jumble. She was unable to remember anything. All she could recall at this moment was the fireworks filling the square.Ā
Her fingers clutched tightly at Williamās suit. Sensing her heavy breathing, William released her lips and kissed her eyes instead. He planted gentle kisses on the delicate skin beneath them.Ā
Emelieās eyelashes trembled involuntarily as she saw William with closed eyes. His expression was gentle and tender.Ā
He had been unusually gentle lately, especially tonight. It was a complete departure from his old sellĀ
Emelie had never been treated like this before. It felt as if her battered body was being gently tended to, with someone carefully applying ointment and then softly blowing on the wounds.Ā
Her heart flattered intensely. After a moment of stiffness, she began to relax.Ā
This relaxation signaled her silent consentĀ
William naturally understood. He let out a soft chuckle.Ā
He rarely smiled. When he did, Emelie felt uneasy. Her hand that had been clutching his suit was now pushed against his chest.Ā
But William wasnāt about to give her the chance to change her mind.Ā
He tilted up her chin and kissed her again. His usual style returned to being dominant, forceful, and in control of everything.Ā
Without even tuming on the lights, they headed straight into the bedroom.Ā
Emelieās hand rested on his pillow, catching the familiar scent of his cologne. Her gaze was somewhat unfocused as William kissed her chin, then removed the cost.Ā
As he started to go further, he noticed faint red marks on her blouse.Ā
He paused for a moment, realizing he had forgotten to close the curtains in his state. The streetlight streaming in made everything dim and unclear, so william switched on the bedside lampĀ
Bloodstains?Ā
He looked up and asked, āAre you injured? Where does it hurt?āĀ
She didnāt know what he was talking about at first. Emelle lowered her head and recalled the hairācovered skull, realizing it must have splattered onto her clothes when it popped out.Ā
Her hair spread across the white pillow, and she briefly explained the āprankā. Finally understanding the reason for her poor mood that afternoon, William had a moment of realizationĀ
āDid you call the police?āĀ
Emelie shook her head. āItās someone online, hard to trace. Besides, going to the police stationā¦āĀ
She didnāt want to go there again.Ā
William asked, āAre you still afraid?āĀ
She was a little afraid, but Emelie didnāt answer. William whispered, āIāll help you forget.āĀ
Emelie had intended to ask him how he could help her forgetĀ
After that, Emelie couldnāt remember anything else.Ā
She had heard before that sex and violence were the best ways to vent emotions.Ā
she now thought that maybe that statement was true.Ā
When William held her in the end, Emelle saw a bright light. She heard what seemed like dozens of miles away, people gathered in the square, hot and vibrant They were counting down togetherĀ
Five, four, three, two..Ā
Accompanied by fireworks, everyone shouted, āHappy New Year!āĀ
It seemed like William had heard it too. He whispered in her ear, āSweetie, Happy New Year.āĀ
Emelse didnāt say anything. She hopped Williamās neck and closed her eyes. Tears appeared at the comers of hereyes.