Chapter 547 Doubted Feelings

"You like Ellie, don't you?" Ashley asked blatantly as she looked carefully into Francis's eyes.

The cup of coffee Francis had in his hand slipped from his grasp. He definitely did not expect that Ashley would ask him such a straightforward question. It was true. He did have special feelings for Ellie.

"Watch out!" Ashley called out, instinctively reaching out to catch the cup.

Fortunately, just a little coffee spilled out.

Ashley frowned and looked at Francis. "Why are you so careless?"

Francis was a little aggrieved. How could he keep calm when Ashley asked such a blunt question just now!

It was a miracle that he didn't fall out of his seat when he heard her mention Ellie's name.

Taking a deep breath, Francis tried to relax. "I'm not denying it. Yes, I like Ellie," he said in a serious tone. Then, Francis paused, his brows furrowing. "On second thought, no. No, I don't like Ellie. I love her. She means everything to me. I want to be with her. I want to live the rest of my days with her by my side,"

Francis continued, looking into Ashley's eyes with the utmost sincerity.

Just like that, the frivolousness he had just a few seconds ago completely vanished.

Ashley was stunned at the sincerity and seriousness in Francis's eyes.

She already knew in the past that Francis had a crush on Ellie, but she didn't think much of it. All this time, she just thought it wasn't such a big and serious thing. Because of this, she didn't take his feelings towards Ellie seriously.

But now, when she heard the heartfelt words and the earnest look Francis gave, she felt at that moment that it was as if Andrew was the one in front of her. Now, Ashley no longer had an ounce of doubt of how Francis felt for Ellie.

Ashley couldn't help but smile in her heart--she was happy that Ellie would finally have someone to keep her company all her life... someone she deserved.

All this time, Ashley had been worrying that Ellie would grow old and be single until she grew old.

Although Ashley knew that Francis would treat Ellie right, she still tried to sound him out.

There was no expression on Ashley's face. She looked at Francis and said, "How do I know whether you really lik

something you'd like to say?" she asked.

"Well, it's just that I remember that you didn't like me seeing Ellie before. Why are you..." Francis trailed off, expressing his doubts.

Ashley looked at Francis with a slight smile and said, "What? Don't you want me to be supportive?"

"No, of course I want your support," he quickly replied.

How couldn't he? Of course he wanted Ellie's best friend to be on his side. It was like a windfall that fell from the sky. For Francis, everything just felt so surreal.

Ashley seemed to know what he was worried about. She said, "I didn't like you before, and I know that you are well aware of that. I'm guessing you want to know why I've changed my mind now. Well, truth be told, I believe that Ellie still has some feelings for you. Go see her now if you have the time. I'm sure she's all by herself at the moment.

I wouldn't tell you all this and give you the key to her place if Ellie doesn't have any feelings for you. Do you think I would still be here if Ellie liked Edmund more than she liked you? Think about that," Ashley said, bringing her drink up to her mouth to take a sip.

Upon hearing Edmund's name, Francis perked up. "No... Ellie can't be together with Edmund.

Edmund was already married before, and he has a daughter. If they end up together, Ellie will be the kid's stepmother. Do you understand what I'm trying to say? It's a lot of pressure. What if she gets hurt and ends up unhappy with Edmund?"