Chapter 524 Afraid of You

Mona immediately rebuked, "That's a lie! 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 stuck 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 ha