Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

The building was located in an open field with paved roads all around, providing great visibility to those in the area.

Because of that, Winnie was able to spot a Jeep parked outside the building from afar.

She then had Mason drive their car into the forest and said solemnly,

“Tell the car behind us to stay out of sight. The men from the Horton family have just dropped my granny and Rachel off, so they’re probably still in the building. Let’s wait here until they leave.”

“Understood,” Mason replied as he drove the car into the dense jungle.

He then grabbed a pair of binoculars and went off to gather information on the building.

Greta, too, got off the car with her sniper rifle in her arms. She needed to familiarize herself with the terrain in order to pick the best hiding spot.

Just like that, Winnie and Xavier were the only ones left in the car.

As Winnie turned to look at Xavier, her gaze fell upon the bloodstained bandage on his left hand.

“Does it hurt?” she asked while gently lifting his arm.

“No, it doesn’t.” Xavier frowned as he continued, “I think I’ve gotten quite numb to the pain. Why are you asking me about this? Are you planning to use this as an excuse to leave me behind again?”

He sounded so calm that it seemed like he had gotten used to it.

wouldn’t be sitting here in this car right now if I wanted to leave you behind! I think you’re prejudicing me. This

simply kept quiet and stared at Winnie with

a little uncomfortable from his gaze, she asked, “Why are you looking at

it all on me. I’m not that unreasonable, am I?” Xavier said with a defiant

a lot since we confirmed our feelings for each other. Well, save for the period of his memory loss, of course. Back then, he used to be a domineering CEO who couldn’t care less about my feelings. Now, he puts up with my antics and tries his best to satisfy my requests. I

arm around her shoulder and

sly grin as a mischievous thought formed in her

in a random direction outside the

bad had happened, Xavier

there was no one out

face, Xavier turned around and asked, “What

by a sudden kiss on

this? Are you trying to seduce me out here in the woods? What the heck are you up to this time?” Xavier exclaimed with

happy that I’ll be able to rescue Granny and

scared and mistake them for bad guys. That’s why I need to go with them. Since you’re wounded,

frown. “All right. See? I told you, you can always talk to me

right! Thanks!” Winnie leaned forward and gave him a

around and handed her the binoculars when he saw

binoculars, Winnie was able to get a clear view

men chugging down beers in the living room. Two of them have their guns on them while the third one has his gun on the table. I don’t see Rach and Granny,

men?” she asked while scanning the building with

of the rooms. We can’t see it from here due to the trees blocking our line of sight. I say we head over and search

“Okay,” she