When Xavier saw the car speeding toward them, he reflexively tried to pull Winnie behind him.

Due to the venom’s aftereffect, however, his reaction speed was no longer as fast as it used to be.

In the past, his body would always react faster than his brain when it came to protecting her.

That wasn’t the case any longer. His movements couldn’t catch up with his brain anymore.

Occasionally during the middle of the night, Xavier would worry that one day, even his mind would slow down too.

As those thoughts crossed his mind, Winnie had already rapidly pulled him backward.

That act of hers made him feel ashamed. It also intensified his desire to find Yulissa and the cure for his condition as soon as possible.

Xavier desperately wanted to return to tip-top shape quickly for the sake of his loved one.

After all, he couldn’t hide behind his wife’s back and be protected by her forever.

Meanwhile, Winnie didn’t notice Xavier’s emotions at all because her focus was set wholly on the incoming car.

After the vehicle stopped, the car window was promptly lowered before a familiar face appeared in front of her.

It was Greta. Mason was the driver.

Winnie furrowed her eyebrows slightly and wanted to speak up, but she was interrupted by Greta’s apology.

A concerned expression was set on Greta’s face. “Neither of you got hit, right? I’m so sorry, Ms. Garland. This car’s brake isn’t in good condition, and the horn’s not working well. You two were also walking too fast, so much so that I almost crashed into you two. Thankfully, Mason moved quickly and stepped on the brakes even when there was still a huge distance between us and you two.”

“We’re fine, luckily.” Winnie frowned after listening to Greta’s explanation. “However, as great as your driving skill is, you shouldn’t be showing it off like this. It’s time for you two to buy a new car!”

“Definitely!” Greta chuckled. “Now that the people you wanted to save have been rescued, this means we’ve successfully completed the first mission you gave us, Ms. Garland. Since we’ve already received the remaining payment, it’s only a matter of time before we buy a new car.”

“Mhm.” Just as Winnie was about to ask them why they suddenly showed up and if it was because they had news to share, Xavier, who was standing behind her, spoke first.

Turning to her, he asked, “First mission? Isn’t rescuing Granny the only mission? What else did you ask them to do? You never mentioned this before.”

Winnie’s mouth dropped open. While she agreed that neither of them should hide or lie about anything to the other, she couldn’t fulfill that promise when it came to the mission Wilhem gave her.

She wasn’t authorized to disclose the mission to others without permission because it wasn’t just a random, common matter.

Even if Xavier knew nothing about it, he still wasn’t completely safe at their current location.

Should he learn the truth, he would be in grave danger. The more he knew, the more perilous his situation would become.

That was why Winnie betrayed her conscience and chose to lie. “I thought you were able to guess it by yourself. There’s another reason we’re here, and that’s to find Yulissa. With their additional help, our search will go much more smoothly, don’t you think?”

The reason she provided was sound and valid, so Xavier had no reason to suspect it was an excuse and believed her wholeheartedly.

He also explained, “I’m sorry. I wasn’t intentionally suspecting you earlier. I was just worried that you were making yet another dangerous decision by yourself behind my back.”

a smile, Winnie assured, “There’s

“Mhm. That’s great.”

was then Greta realized she might’ve accidentally spilled the beans and exposed Winnie in front

the mission they received wasn’t to find

she should do something at that moment to redeem her image in her

thought ended there, she suddenly cleared her throat. “Oh yeah, Ms. Garland. Seeing that you were in such a hurry earlier, do you two have something urgent that

that we still need to go to the hospital. This is my keycard. You two should

keycard. “We’ll go and park our car

Winnie replied before holding Xavier’s hand again and continuing their journey toward

after they took a few steps forward, Winnie suddenly glanced

eyes met with Winnie’s in that instant because the former’s line of sight still hadn’t

expression was visible on Winnie’s face when she looked at Greta.

nodded and waited for Winnie to vanish from her sight completely before letting out a

“Oh my god. You know, I’m pretty tough compared to a normal woman, but I didn’t expect to be stunned by a look from her.

you? We’re mercenaries, Greta. The only thing we care about is money, not people.

eyebrows furrowed intensely. “I just think she’s

she spoke, she stretched her hand and pushed up the

at her. “What are you doing? Does

sun. I hope

they could already see the bodyguard guarding

the bodyguard saw them, he immediately trotted toward

couple and informed sternly, “I’m sorry, Mr. Fairchild, Mrs. Fairchild. I couldn’t complete the task I was given. Additionally, because of my mistake, Mdm. Sumner was injured. Please punish me! I don’t

glance, she could see the scratch marks on both sides of the bodyguard’s face. Scabs had already formed on those wounds. It was pretty obvious that those marks were

want to reprimand the bodyguard, but she was

no way a muscular young man couldn’t keep an elderly under control. However, if one were to do that, the elderly would undoubtedly suffer

by force, which then allowed her to escape and accidentally fall down the

Winnie thought about that, she took in a deep breath and asked, “How did you get the scratches on

moment because he didn’t expect that to be the first

in front of Winnie, so he lied, “I accidentally got them when I ran and brushed against the wall. These are

he was lying, but the fact that he didn’t

the very important mission we entrusted you with. Be more careful next time, all right? If something like this happens

that in mind, Mrs. Fairchild! Thank you!”

staring

to him, she asked, “What’s the matter? Does it upset

feel like she’s constantly emitting an alluring charm that’s just so

not to reveal his actual thoughts and furrowed his eyebrows. “You shouldn’t be making distinctions like that. I already belong to you, so

almost forgot about that. Ignore what I said,

to the

in a cast and hung up,” the bodyguard answered. There were also some scrapes on the old woman’s arm and face, but those were minor injuries. It would

doctor suggested she rest on the bed and not leave it for the time being. However, that would mean she

have to recuperate here first,” Xavier uttered after listening to the bodyguard’s report. “You’ll be in charge of Mdm. Sumner’s safety from now on. Protect her well. If an accident like

I’ll definitely protect Mdm. Sumner well!”

about Jacinta’s injury, she was

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