Chapter 357 The Gentle Him

"Let me use your room to work," William said, walking up to her. "Give me your hand." His penthouse had faster internet than her room, so Emelie wondered why he needed to work here. Reluctantly, she held out her hand. William dropped two white pills into her palm. "These are sleeping pills. Take them and rest." Emelie clenched her fist around the pills. "I'll sleep... Mr. Middleton, please go back to your own room." William looked at her tired expression and messy hair. Then, he leaned down and kissed her. Emelie instinctively leaned back. William cupped the back of her head, deepening the kiss. Emelie's breath hitched, and she frantically pushed at his chest, letting out a muffled sound, "Mm." When he finally let her go, Emelie quickly grabbed her blanket and curled up at the far end of the bed, watching him warily. William didn’t move closer. Holding his glass of water, he said, "You look just like you did three years ago when I first found you." Emelie had been fearful an