As Rufus seemed distraught, Winnie immediately consoled him, “Grandpa Rufus, don’t be sad. Handsome told me he won’t let anyone bully me. He’s amazing! He won’t let anyone bully you, too.”

“Good. Good girl.” Rufus sat up with Josiah and Louis’ help.

He asked, “Why did Xavier tell you to come back first?”

Winnie blinked helplessly. “Handsome said I can be useful back here, but he cannot come back for now.”

Hearing that, Rufus could not hold back his laughter. I forgot she’s mentally slow.

He then turned to Josiah and Louis. “You knew that Xavier’s still alive but kept it a secret from me.”

“Old Mr. Fairchild.” Josiah pushed his spectacles up sheepishly. “You can’t blame us for keeping it a secret from you. You know how careful Xavier is. We didn’t want to ruin his plan and had to keep it a secret.”

“Mm.” Rufus nodded. “Xavier’s calm and mature. I trust him.”

Josiah was speechless. Calm and mature? Did you forget how he went nuts when he was trying to find his wife?

“Louis, let me know how I should help Xavier.”

Louis immediately told him about Xavier’s plan. Bobbing his head, Rufus said, “Got it. Let’s do that. But you have to make sure to keep Winnie safe.”

“Grandpa Rufus, you have to be careful, too.” Before leaving, Winnie waved goodbye to him.

“I will. Winnie, you’re a kind and respectful young lady. Your granny has been worried about you, so she’ll be delighted to see you back. I’ll ask someone to give her a ride to your house so you can reunite with her.”

to Xavier’s condominium, Aqua Moana, which was right smack in

just taken a shower and climbed into bed

hair, she sent him a voice message: “Captain Bennett, it’s pretty

everything into one

replied: “I just came back to Avenport. Let me

send him a text:

I’m reaching home soon. I’ll call you

sent him

minutes later, Christopher’s

the topic. “What

admired how straightforward and direct Christopher

read the text you sent me. You’ve targeted the drug traffickers’ den but couldn’t find their

managed to guess everything accurately. They have been secretive about their deals and how they decide the locations. The customs suspected several export orders under Fairchild Corporation involved smuggling two years ago. However, our department never suspected Fairchild Corporation at all. We found a breakthrough when you tipped us off and discovered something off about Yulissa. We then continued the investigation and found some

for now. I initially wanted to teach her a lesson,

hold a grudge against her,

already trying to teach me what to do,

my friend. I promised him that I’ll protect

concern

his concern. After all, she did

and protect myself instead of troubling you, Captain Bennett. I’ll find a chance to head to Fairchild Corporation

to a meal one day to express

problem. Looking forward to the day when the evil guys get

about to find her

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