Chapter 563
Chapter 563
Nathan glanced at William
“Don’t worry. I’m not going anywhere until Winter is completely better p>
When Nathan first met her, Winter had been in such bad shape that without his help, she might not even have survived.
Nathan turned and headed into the apartment complex.
William watched him tilt his head back and yawn again. A second later, Nathan stumbled over his own feet and nearly toppled onto the grass, looking like he could fall asleep right there.
William rolled up the window.
“Let’s go p>
When he got back to the Zeller estate, William stepped out of the car and headed inside.
He spotted the butler and asked, “Why is Sean home today p>
“Mr. Zeller has a cold,” the butler replied.
That explained it.
William had thought Sean sounded a little congested on the phone.
He went upstairs and knocked on Sean’s bedroom door
“Come in p>
Now that he was closer, the congestion in Sean’s voice was even more obvious.
William opened the door and found Sean sitting on the couch, going through some paperwork.
Sean clearly hadn’t expected him back so soon. Apparently assuming it was the butler, he didn’t even look up as he turned another page.
A full glass of water sat untouched on the coffee table in front of him. There was no steam rising from it anymore, which meant it had probably gone cold.
William clicked his tongue.
“Are you trying to make yourself even sicker p>
Sean looked up and raised a hand.
“Stay there. Don’t come any closer. And leave the door open.
William had been about to close it, but he stopped and did as he was told.
A faint smile appeared on Sean’s face.
“You’re unusually obedient today p>
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“I’m not doing it for you p>
William leaned against the doorway.
“Richie’s birthday is tomorrow. If you get me sick, how am I supposed to ge p>
Sean looked completely unsurprised.
“Winter really is the only person you ever think about p>
William had been that way since he was little.
When he was barely old enough for kindergarten, he had already told Sean, “When I grow up, I’m going to marry Winnie. She’s going to be my bride, and I’m going to love her forever p>
Later, when the Scott family fell on hard times, William gave Winter all the money and gold he had received as gifts over the years.
Her parents sent everything back.
There had been nearly ten pounds of gold and bank cards containing millions.
When Winter was eventually taken away by relatives, William threw such a fit that he begged his grandfather to bring her into the Zeller family.
But they had been too late.
The Xander family had taken her in first.
Seven-year-old William had been so angry that he locked himself in his room and refused to come out.
Years later, when he took a knife for Winter at the morning market, he barely survived emergency surgery.
Even while he was still in critical condition and barely conscious, he had managed to tell Sean, “Sean, take care of Winnie for me. Don’t let anyone hurt her p>
More than ten years had passed since then.
William’s feelings had never changed.
Sean covered his mouth and coughed a few times.
“Why didn’t you come home last night p>
William shrugged.
“I stayed at Westbay p>
Sean looked at him.
“Winter’s place p>
Of course he knew about it.
William and Winter had grown up together, and whenever William wasn’t filming, he often stayed there.
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William’s feelings for her had never exactly been innocent, but Winter had always treated him like family.
William nodded.
“She said she might take Richie there to live later. No one’s stayed there in more than six months.
He paused.
“Remember how Grandpa used to say I was the one person in the family who could scare off anything bad? I figured I’d stay there for a few days and make the place feel lived-in again p>
Sean was quiet for a moment before letting out a sigh.
“So what are you planning to do now p>
William had already left the entertainment industry and had no intention of going back.
He leaned against the doorframe, one leg stretched out casually in front of him.
“I’m joining the company p>
His tone was matter-of-fact.
“If I don’t have any real influence of my own, how am I supposed to protect her when it matters p>
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Sara Lili
Sara is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.