Xavier threw Josiah a pitiless look. “There’s no stopping the car here. I advise you to put up with it for the time being.”

Rendered speechless, Josiah could only complain to Winnie. “Did you hear that, Ms. Garland? Is that even something someone with a conscience would say?”

Following his interruption, the initially tense atmosphere in the car instantly eased significantly.

Unbidden, a faint smile bloomed on Winnie’s face. “He might not have a conscience, but he has a lover. You, on the other hand, are single and available.”

At that, Josiah couldn’t help rolling his eyes. “What? How foolish of me to hope you’d seek justice on my behalf! I only ended up with double the blow as you both teamed up against me. Ah, I was too hasty.”

Giggling, Winnie played along with him and teased, “In that case, I wish you all the best in getting a partner to team up with as well.”

Even Xavier chimed in, “Yeah. All the best, Jo!”

Amused, Josiah glanced at him. “Hmph! You’re making fun of me? The only reason I’m not mocking you is in consideration of your dignity.”

Verily, he felt that his best friend had changed.

His personality wasn’t like this in the past. Earlier, he was evidently suspicious of Jacinta, but he lowered himself to almost the lowest degree possible in consideration of Winnie’s feelings. To him, it’s no exaggeration to term such a great compromise as servility. But there are no two ways about it since he just had to fall in love with her. Perhaps he doesn’t even realize it himself, but whenever he looks at her, his gaze will turn unbelievably tender the instant it alights on her, no matter how cold and ruthless it was in the previous second.

He knew that he resembled a clown when he said all that earlier, but he only did so to ease the atmosphere in the car.

After all, if Xavier and Winnie got along well, he would be happy for them from the depths of his heart.

Thus, he was willing to be a cat’s paw, observing Xavier’s expression and taking note of Winnie’s demeanor before making some harmless jokes.

However, as he alternated his gaze between the couple, he discovered something strange—Jacinta wasn’t really asleep but was merely feigning sleep.

She was obviously wide awake and had heard Xavier’s question earlier, but she pretended to be asleep. Judging from this, there is certainly something fishy about her!

Subsequently, the car drove into Aqua Moana and came to a stop below the condominium.

The driver immediately climbed out of the car and swung open the rear door. Meanwhile, Winnie woke Jacinta up.

“We’ve arrived so quickly? Did I fall asleep just now?” Squinting drowsily, Jacinta lifted her hand and massaged her shoulders.

“Yes, Granny, we’ve arrived, so let’s get out of the car.”

Jacinta murmured an acknowledgment. Then, she climbed out of the car with the driver supporting her from outside.

On the heels of that, Winnie made to alight from the car as well, but Xavier stopped her.

“I won’t be seeing you both upstairs this time, Winnie.”

In response, Winnie nodded. “Go and get busy. Don’t forget to take good care of Grandpa Rufus. At the same time, take good care of yourself, too.”

“Okay. Phone me if you miss me.”

Hearing that, Winnie chortled. “That isn’t necessary. I’ll make time to go over and seek you out this afternoon. Oh yes, what are your plans later?”

see whether I can pry any information about Zyon out of him. Then, I’m going to the

of Nate, Winnie inexorably

hospital for a month at the very least, so he definitely can’t go

Uncle Jonathan keeping an eye on him this time, he probably won’t do anything

guard down. Be

concerned about the matter. “Don’t worry. What can he do to me when he’s currently laid up in the hospital with a

enemy, especially when he’s a

In light of your concern for me, I’ve decided to listen

to escort Granny upstairs first. Then, I’ll seek Old Mr. Xander out and learn from him. Although many things happened,

her remark, Xavier’s brows furrowed slightly. Self-recrimination flooded him. “You only have

new field, I always feel like a sponge, ready to soak up all that information. Additionally, the constant process

was one of the traits that attracted him to her. “You know what, Dumbo? I’m really proud of you. You make me ashamed of myself. It’s been a long time since I

merely chuckled. “That’s understandable. After all, you’re an exceedingly busy man. It’s

Grasping her hand, Xavier held it

character is influenced by the company he keeps! All right, let go of me. I’ve got to get out of the car now. Besides, I can’t keep you from your

climbed out of the car, the

the

car, Josiah asked Xavier, “Is there something off with Mdm. Sumner? You’re

don’t have any evidence. It looks like I’ve got to investigate her thoroughly. But for now, this matter has to be kept a secret

my best to smooth things over for you

had settled Jacinta in, she changed and went to the

a stop, she spotted Yolanda hurrying

looking as though there was

Behind her was Sebastian.

acted as though she didn’t hear him, leaving the

about him. She

Winnie swiftly got out of the car and dashed into the

By the time she reached him, Sebastian was already in such pain that he couldn’t get

calf. “I might have suffered a fracture here. As one ages,

medicine practitioner himself,

Hence, Winnie helped him up

going? Why didn’t she even turn

his granddaughter. “It’s all because of that ill-fated relationship! That ill-fated relationship is

“What ill-fated relationship?”

Sebastian admitted, “The relationship

“What exactly is

of that, it was also my fault back then. She only ran away from home because I placed too much pressure on her. At that time, she was still young. Just after having graduated, she was naive and got picked on by a few ruffians. He was the one who saved her by coincidence. She’s obstinate in nature, and he just had to have good looks. Consequently, she’s determined to marry him. Never mind if they’re mutually in love, but he has long since

Winnie frowned imperceptibly. “In this aspect, both are equally stubborn, perhaps because

deeper into this mess! How about this, Nini? I’ll take a taxi to the hospital by myself. Can you please help me look for her? She undoubtedly

which hospital Nate is in. In fact, I even performed a minor operation on him last night. I’ll bring you over directly. You can then visit the orthopedic department

a coincidence! That’s great! Bring me there quickly, then. Thank you so

it,

Nate was lying on the bed with a tube down

could already breathe by himself then, so he didn’t need the assistance of

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