Chapter 27

Emily felt like she was falling apart.

Three exhausting hours had passed. She'd given it her all, her voice now hoarse, yet William's handsome face remained icy. Collapsed on the bed, she couldn't even lift a finger.

"Continue." William loomed over her, his tone brooking no argument.

Eyes closed, Emily shook her head weakly, like a drenched kitten.

William suddenly gripped her chin, his thumb brushing her swollen lips. "Giving up already?"

She opened her eyes, tears glistening in their depths. William's gaze darkened as he leaned in, whispering by her ear, "Think about your sister."

The words stabbed Emily's heart like needles.

She jerked up, clumsily pressing her lips to his. William's eyes flashed before flipping her beneath him.

A sob finally escaped Emily. Tears rolled down her cheeks, soaking the pillow.

"Why the tears?" William paused, gently kissing them away.

"You're horrible!" Emily grabbed the pillow to hit him. "Always bullying me!"

William suddenly laughed. He snatched the pillow, pecking her nose. "Who promised to cheer me up?"

"You did this on purpose!" Emily swung her tiny fists. "I just had dinner with a friend! You can't control me!"

William caught her wrist. "You said you'd be back by nine. What happened?"

"I lost track of time!" She struggled. "I'm not your slave!"

"Lost track?" William's eyes turned glacial. "Too busy chatting with that senior, Daniel?"

Emily's crying stopped abruptly.

"You followed me?" Her eyes widened in disbelief.

William smirked. "I'm not that idle." Releasing her, he scooped her up. "Remember—when you're with me, stay away from other men."

Emily bit her lip. "What about you?"

"What?" William arched a brow. "Expecting me to stay faithful?"

She stared stubbornly, silent.

William's lips curled. "Ask me again when you've earned the right."

The bathroom door slammed shut. As water began running, Emily watched his blurred silhouette through the frosted glass, fresh tears spilling.