Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

Chapter 177

“Can I take a look?” Sebastian’s reaction was somewhat agitated. He had almost gotten his hands on it.

Winnie felt baffled, but since the request came from Sebastian, she readily agreed.

“All right. Hold on.” Winnie undid the watch from her wrist and passed it to Sebastian. Out of respect toward him, she used both hands when she handed the watch over.

Unexpectedly, Sebastian, too, used both hands when he took the watch from her. He acted as if the watch was the most priceless treasure in the world.

As Sebastian carefully observed the watch, tears began to roll down uncontrollably from his eyes.

Winnie and Josiah were bewildered. They exchanged glances. Confusion was written all over their faces.

Lowering his head, Josiah whispered in Winnie’s ear, “What’s so special about your watch? What’s going on?”

Winnie frowned and shook her head. She had no idea what was going on right now.

It was not until she saw Sebastian wiping his tears did Winnie inquire, “Old Mr. Xander, if I may ask, is there something wrong with my watch?”

“Yes! There’s a huge problem!” Before Sebastian could speak, Yolanda, who had been standing nearby, grabbed the watch from him. She held the watch and asked Winnie coldly, “Why do you have this watch? Where did you get it from?”

Winnie frowned. She was not pleased with Yolanda’s attitude. “Ms. Xander, are you questioning me? Before I even consider answering your question, I must ask you to return the watch to me.”

“Your watch? Are you certain it’s yours?” Yolanda glared at Winnie. “Then, can you tell me what the letters ‘XHS’ on the face of the watch means? If you can’t answer that, it means the watch doesn’t belong to you!”

“Yolanda! Behave yourself! How dare you speak to a guest in such a manner?” Sebastian chided his granddaughter and extended his hand. “Give the watch to me.”

“Grandpa!”

“Give it to me!”

Left with no choice, Yolanda could only hand over the watch to Sebastian.

Holding the watch carefully, Sebastian stepped forward and returned it to Winnie.

Upon seeing that, Yolanda furrowed her brows. “Grandpa, that belongs to Harrison!”

“Silence!” Sebastian did not spare his granddaughter a glance. With slightly reddened eyes, he asked Winnie, “Girl, can I ask you about the origin of this watch? I won’t keep it a secret from you. My grandson, Harrison Xander, also owns such a watch. When he sent it for customization the watch, he specially requested to have the letters ‘XHS’ engraved underneath. Those are his initials. It’s such a coincidence that this watch also has the same three letters engraved on it.”

Immediately after hearing Sebastian’s explanation, Winnie understood the situation.

“I see.” Winnie saw no need to conceal what she knew. “I used to wonder what the three letters meant, but I never managed to find the watchmaker. Hence, I have no leads. It’s a really good watch. I’ve worn it for over two years. However, I’m not too sure about its origins. My brother gave it to me as a present. He obtained it from a merchant when he was on an inspection trip about two years ago. I don’t know anything else other than that.”

“Inspection?” Hope ignited in Sebastian’s eyes. “Do you know where your brother went for his investigation? And the merchant who sold him the watch… what do they look like?”

He went to Arcvas Desert for an inspection. I supposed he bought the watch there. As for what the merchant looks like, I’m not too

heard Winnie’s reply, the light

that it was

been hoping that his grandson was still alive somewhere in the

out to be

that thought, Sebastian could not stop himself from

break down in front

reached out a hand to try to console Sebastian, Yolanda

watch and leave. Don’t agitate Grandpa

“Ms. Xander, you don’t have to be so rude. We don’t know what’s happening. At the very least, we should

I was told that he’s dead, but they never

before her. There was only one thing she could do.

did your brother pay

right. Please keep it. For me, it’s only a watch, but for

money for nothing.” Sebastian had

it some thought, Winnie said, “Well, if you insist. Then, shall we consider the watch the payment for treating my husband’s illness? That way,

do my best to treat him,” Sebastian agreed readily.

way down the mountain, Yolanda and Sebastian led the way, with the former supporting

“Aren’t you a capable one? You settled matters with Old

the grief of losing his grandson. He must feel terrible. What

said seriously, “People who know me well are familiar with the fact. Contrary to my cool appearance, I’m actually quite a

Josiah said those words with a smile, he heaved

he felt as if he had to keep himself occupied

to pick up Xavier. Winnie proceeded to follow Sebastian

was a despicable

shut the door on Winnie, refusing to let the

good thing that Sebastian was not an unreasonable person. After admonishing Yolanda,

but frown when she

somewhat peculiar. Yolanda acted as if she held a grudge against Sebastian, but at the same

on the other hand, treated Yolanda rather strictly. Yet, he would accommodate and indulge her.

their own skeleton in the closet.

Before he went to clean up and change into clean clothes,

Yolanda’s attitude, it wasn’t hard to guess that she had no intentions of being hospitable

the courtyard while Yolanda stared down at

did not bother Winnie

replied to several text messages. Then, she made a phone call and proceeded to speak

you gave me two years ago. Yes, I remember you brought it back from your inspection in Arcvas Desert. Can you recall the person who sold it to you? Huh, it was an Alendorian man? Okay. Do you still have his contact details? I’d like to find out more about the watch. Really? Awesome! Please ask on my behalf. Whatever the answers are, please tell me. No, no, it’s not a

with a certain member of the family, Winnie’s lips curled into a smile.

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