Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

Winnie and the others inside the vehicle could finally relax a little because of that.

Upon lowering her guard, she shifted her focus from the scenes outside the window to the happenings inside the car.

She noticed that Jacinta wasn’t doing well after scanning the interior of the car.

“Granny, Granny, are you all right?” Winnie called out to Jacinta gently. “Are you feeling distress because of what happened just now?”

Jacinta appeared to be in a daze, as she did not respond even after a few seconds.

Winnie couldn’t help but frown at that sight.

However, just as she was about to reach out and caress Jacinta, the latter suddenly sat upright with an exaggerated movement. Jacinta seemed to be acting slightly unusual.

She bored her eyes into Xavier, pointed at his nose, and shouted, “It’s you! You killed Zyon! You’re the murderer!”

Xavier had been absorbed in his own thoughts, but when Jacinta began scolding him, he immediately furrowed his brows in response.

He had wanted to tell her that she fired the shot first, but he suppressed his resentment and grievances when he thought of Winnie because he didn’t want Winnie to be caught in a tight spot between having to side with him or Jacinta.

He simply grunted in agreement and uttered in a relatively tender voice, “That’s right, Granny. I eliminated Zyon. This has nothing to do with you, so you don’t have to feel burdened. We’ll be safe soon. Once we return to Avenport, you can forget everything that happened here and lead a normal life as before.”

Xavier maintained a well-mannered attitude when he comforted Jacinta. He also expressed Winnie’s thoughts in the final part of his speech. Even Winnie did not expect him to be so considerate.

The only reason that prompted him to be so thoughtful was that he treated the people who were significant to Winnie the way he would treat her.

Winnie understood his rationale, so she remained silent and grasped his hand because she knew that a tacit response meant more than a million words at instances like that.

Xavier knew her intention. He was glad that she could understand his gesture through his simple few sentences, and he enjoyed the mutual affection they had for one another.

When he looked at her, he could not help but curl his lips into a contented smile.

Regardless of how filthy, chaotic, and dangerous the place was, to be able to sense the other party’s appreciation and sentiment as they held each other’s gaze was already considered a blessing to them.

Unfortunately, Jacinta was not a fan of watching their intimate interaction. She hated Xavier and utterly loathed his guts.

Jacinta was aware that she had been unreasonable when she had pointed at Xavier and accused him of being a murderer.

At that moment, she did not mind behaving unreasonably again. She yanked Winnie’s arm away from him and ensured Winnie was entirely focused on her.

Throughout the journey, whenever Winnie showed the inclination to chat with Xavier, Jacinta would immediately find an excuse to attract Winnie’s attention.

Jacinta did not try to hide her deliberate interruptions, so everyone in the car could grasp her intention, not to mention Xavier and Winnie.

Winnie had no choice but to endure for two reasons: First, she suspected that Jacinta was emotionally unstable after the latter shot someone to death. Second, she did not feel it was appropriate for her to reason with Jacinta in front of everyone else in the vehicle, as that would cause the latter to feel embarrassed.

Winnie could only rein in her temper throughout the ride.

Ultimately, she decided to shut her eyes and get some rest to avoid looking at anyone.

Jacinta stopped stirring a ruckus as long as Winnie did not pay Xavier any attention.

Suddenly, pin-drop silence filled the air in the car.

vehicle was forced

brake pedal at once. “Ms. Garland, someone is blocking the road ahead. All of

subordinates replied

the brakes. She craned her neck a little to peek ahead. When she did that, the car blocking the

a face mask and baseball cap poked his head out of the car

eyes and swiftly recognized that

announced to everyone inside

listening to her, but he still opened the car door for her

the car together, Jacinta quickly grabbed Winnie’s arm

“I’m going down to take a look. It’ll be fine. That person is one of us. I’ll be right back. There

Jacinta let go of Winnie’s arm. “Be careful,

Winnie nodded. “I will.”

out of the car with Xavier trailing closely

instead of moving forward, he stood beside the car and waited for her while helping her keep an

car in

seat was pushed open by someone

got into the

here at this hour? Isn’t it risky for

wearing a face mask at that moment, she could still sense the faint hint of a smile dancing in his

a significant figure, Harold will not let you all off the hook so easily after you killed

off the rescue mission, but Rachel is very sick. We need to send her to a hospital now. Otherwise, I’m not

mercenaries you hired should go on their separate way so as to not attract attention with our large numbers. I received news about Zyon’s fate earlier. Thank you for helping me to

is not wasted.” At the mention of Zyon, Winnie recalled Jacinta’s frightened appearance earlier. She frowned slightly and changed the topic

get scared

silence and got out of the

transferred to Christopher’s car. After Winnie informed Mason

they arrived in a different city,

the larger the hospital they visited, the more worried Winnie felt. “Isn’t this hospital too conspicuous? Will Harold’s men track us down

confidently, “They won’t. This is General Kane’s territory. This place is different

Winnie said while supporting Rachel. “You should hurry up and leave.

before

said, “I know that

the conversation, but Jacinta suddenly leaned forward and suggested, “Captain Bennett, can you stay here to protect Winnie? This place is too dangerous. I can only feel at ease if you’re here to keep her

and his expression

forehead as well as she said, “Granny, what are you saying? I don’t need Captain Bennett’s protection. Besides, he has other important matters to attend to. I’ll go back with

that, Winnie gestured to Xavier for him to handle Rachel while

entered the hospital. Rachel’s condition was severe,

would not be fit to be transferred out or travel long distances. The only

for her to be transferred back to the regular ward before they could

not help but step forward to comfort her, “She will get better. Worse come to worst, we’ll stay here for a few more

better way for now.” Winnie pinched the space between her brows. “Actually, I’m also a little concerned about Granny’s condition. She’s been acting

Xavier had noticed Jacinta’s unusual

was not motivated by anger or hatred. It seemed more likely to me that she was

before asking Winnie, “What do you think of the things Zyon mentioned

grandson?” She furrowed her brows. “That’s impossible. I’ve checked his chest, but there wasn’t

is a matter from so many years ago. Besides, based on the current situation, it seems that Granny can be very emotional under certain circumstances, so there could be a possibility for her to

there still any doubt about Zyon being your Uncle

paused for a few seconds. “Indeed, there isn’t any doubt. Zyon is definitely my Uncle Stuart’s

not the time to discuss this issue. Since we’re at a hospital, I should

found a hotel nearby