By the time Xavier and Winnie arrived at the police station in Yaleview, night had already fallen.

Josiah—having had nothing to eat since noon—was utterly famished.

Hence, he was especially warmed by the sight of Xavier and Winnie’s arrival.

The moment they stepped out of the police station, Josiah leaned against Xavier.

“I’m so hungry that I’m going to faint. Also, the bench inside was so hard that my legs became numb after sitting on it.”

Faced with Josiah, who had his ID stolen by a monkey, Xavier harbored no sympathy at all.

“You’re oozing bad luck out of your ears, so please stay away from me.”

“F*ck!” Josiah’s eyes widened. “For whom did I come here in the first place? How shameless can you be?”

Xavier shoved him aside mercilessly. “Don’t make it sound like you’re doing it for free.”

“D*mn you!” Josiah was on the brink of spitting at Xavier’s face. “I did it because I treat you as my friend. Also, our families have known each other and collaborated for generations. What sort of person are you for behaving like this?”

“That’s enough,” Winnie interrupted Josiah. “It’s not like you’re not aware of the condition he’s currently in.”

“Fine, fine.” Josiah raised both his arms as a sign of surrender. “Both of you are united as a couple. At the end of the day, I’ll always end up at your mercy.”

“Cut the nonsense!” Winnie took two big steps forward and gently supported one of Josiah’s arms.

The moment Josiah felt her touch, his body stiffened.

“I… actually, I…” He wanted to state that he could still walk perfectly by himself even though his knees were wobbly from the numbness.

Nonetheless, Winnie spoke over him.

“Listen to me; there’s a cop behind us who’s behaving strangely. Ever since we left the police station, he has been keeping an eye on us. I noticed him working in front of his computer when we first arrived, but when he saw Xavier and I walk in, he dropped whatever he was doing and monitored us closely the entire time we were there.”

anything amiss, turned around once

Back when Yolanda, Old Mr. Xander’s granddaughter, called the cops on me, I heard him greet her with respect. Therefore, both of them must know each other, and I’m sure he will

we are in Avenport, it doesn’t pay to go against the local big shots here in Yaleview. From the looks

Even the monkeys here are smarter than usual. At that

finish, he lost his balance from

who was standing on

“Since

eye. “Weren’t your legs numb? I’ll

the underlying meaning of

must be jealous to see Winnie helping

at Xavier. “Didn’t you accuse me of

if you pass your bad luck to me,

that cursed sickness of yours before making any more outlandish

Josiah a frosty glare. Opening the car door with one hand, he shoved the latter into the car with the

could not help but laugh in amusement when she saw how both

truly love one another. To have a friend like Josiah, Xavier is

car, Winnie looked in the direction of the

was making a call. However, the second he saw her, he quickly turned around and went

the sight of his reaction, Winnie knitted her brows

time Winnie woke up, Xavier was leaning against the headboard. He had been

his eyes were, she could not resist having a flashback of

was the one who was meant to suffer, but the

that thought, Winnie could feel a stinging sensation in her

with emotions, she sat up and gave Xavier a hug. “Did

a result was only obtained after she gave him a jab of sedative, which was not meant to be

wasn’t able to sleep.” Xavier stroked Winnie’s head. “Why are you snuggling up to me so early in

she

your fate is in your hands. You won’t allow the matter to deteriorate any further, will you? I,

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