Chapter 417 He Said He Only Liked Her

Emelie 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 told me that 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 had a deep av