Chapter 498 Because He Likes You

William froze for a moment. When he realized what Emelie had said, his face darkened instantly. "You really—" But before he could finish, a wave of anger surged through him, making him cough violently. William was infuriated by Emelie. Before the situation could escalate further, Lyle decided to step in. "Will, the captain needs to see you. Maybe you should go check it out?" William's face turned pale from coughing, making his eyes look even darker. He stared at Emelie intensely. After a moment, he finally caught his breath. He said in a hoarse voice, "You better stay alive. If you die, what will happen to your mom? Are you going to let her die too? What about your sisters and your little niece? Don’t you adore her? You always bring her gifts. If you're not around, we'll have to turn to them." Emelie's lips curled into a bitter smile. She had nothing left to say, nor did she want to. She turned and went back to the cabin, slamming the door behind her. William pressed his l