“Can you at least tell me about your plan?” Xavier asked.

The plan was pretty dangerous, so Winnie didn’t want to let Xavier know about it for the time being. She thought about it and said, “It’s not going to be easy. Harold’s a paranoid man. I can only approach him if I have a middle-man vouching for me.”

He understood what she meant. “You mean Christopher?”

“Yes.” With an affirmative nod, she continued, “I can’t think of anyone else who can introduce me to Harold in a short amount of time.”

“Indeed.” The stakes were clear to Xavier. “However, you must understand something, Winnie. He’s an undercover agent. If his identity is exposed, the people in his life will suffer too.”

“I know that. Right now, I’m certain his identity hasn’t been exposed yet. Otherwise, he’d be a corpse by now. I need to go to Lightspring and discuss the details of the plan with him.”

Nodding, Xavier replied, “Okay. I’ll go with you.”

Winnie opened her mouth, but no words left her lips.

“What’s the matter?” When he saw her expression, his eyebrows furrowed. “Are you not going to take me with you? Do you think I’ll ruin your plan if I do?”

She instantly denied it, “No, you’re just overthinking it. That’s not what I meant.”

“That’s good!” As he spoke, he pulled the blanket on him away and prepared to stand. “We should head out as soon as possible. Do you want to visit Granny again and let her know our plan?”

“Hmm, yes, I do. She hasn’t completely forgiven me yet. I bet she’ll feel really sad if I leave without saying goodbye. You should stay here and rest a little longer. I’ll be back soon.”

“That works for me.” Xavier’s lips curved upward somewhat self-deprecatingly. “It’s likely that Granny will be unhappy to see me. It’s for the best if I don’t join you so I won’t upset her further.”

Winnie was aware that what he said was true, and she felt apologetic about it. “I’m sorry you have to go through this, Darling. I appreciate you being understanding of her.”

“Not at all.” The light in his eyes grew brighter. “It’s worth it to hear you call me Darling.”

A chuckle slipped out of her mouth. “Are you that easily satisfied? You’ve certainly changed.”

“Oh? What kind of person do you think I’ve become?”

Winnie laughed. “How do I describe it? It’s like you’ve become someone devoid of desires.”

Xavier intentionally frowned. “You’re such a bad woman. Look at how you’re teasing me again. I suggest you leave quickly. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being audacious.”

Raising her eyebrow, she retorted, “Audacious, is it? I’ll remember that. Just you wait till I’ve taken care of matters here.”

With a smile, she touched his cheek and went on, “I should head to the hospital now. Rest well and wait for me here.”

“Don’t worry.” Xavier pulled Winnie’s hand to his lips and kissed it. “Do you think I’m you? I don’t run around recklessly. I plan to drink a cup of coffee in the courtyard while leisurely awaiting your return.”

“Wow! You sure do know how to enjoy yourself.”

He flashed her a silent grin before handing her the silver gun on the bedside table.

Not long after Winnie left, Xavier knocked on the door of the neighboring room.

The person who opened the door was Greta. “What’s the matter, Mr. Fairchild?”

two for a cup of coffee. Would you

dominating presence and was Greta’s boss, which was why Greta would

was at that moment she understood he wasn’t an ordinary

hand was still bandaged, his presence and aura were so outstanding that it really would be an honor for her to enjoy a cup of

had arrived at

moment the bodyguard protecting Jacinta’s ward saw her, he stood from a nearby

her voice, “Is my Granny doing all right? Did

injections and medicines. The nurse said she might feel sleepy after the

nodded. “I’ll go in and check on

bodyguard promptly opened the

instant she stepped into the room, the bodyguard sent a text message to

was drinking coffee with Mason and

they talked about with Winnie during the morning, but they wouldn’t spill

reveal any information they

made the

things weren’t going

became upset. “Shouldn’t we be waiting here for Rach to get better? You keep saying this place is dangerous, yet you seem to have endless matters to take care of here. Where exactly

“As you know, Captain

lowered her voice. She was genuinely concerned about Winnie’s safety. “He’s dealing with narcotics in Avenport. Since his job is a dangerous one, doesn’t this

a private matter I need his help with. If you don’t believe me, I can call him in front

him in front of

faint grin, Winnie pulled out her phone and

from his end, she speculated that he was surrounded by

she quickly spoke in a coquettish manner. “You’re so awful, Chris. You said you were going to come find

said that, she tapped the back of

a good time to talk in

been busy these past few days. Don’t you know to call me if

“That’s right!

the person beside

what he was saying, he also sent a message to her through Morse code: Not available to

his message and continued to talk to him through Morse code while chatting

with him, he

the end, they agreed to meet at

the phone really that important? So much so that

fake conversation with Christopher earlier was about her

couldn’t understand Morse code, so that was all she heard. Naturally, she believed that was the reason

very important to him, so I need to return it to

though

she abruptly asked, “What’ll happen to Xavier if you go to Lightspring? Will he

bodyguard will watch over you and Rach for the time being while the caretakers inside the

to go to Lightspring.”

about to reply, Xavier suddenly sent her

text message to Winnie: Your husband asked us what we told you during the morning, Ms. Garland. Don’t worry; we didn’t say

to Greta: Very

Xavier and typed: I’m not going back yet. Dinner’s right around the corner, so I’m going to keep Granny company for that. Have dinner yourself. There’s no need to wait for me. Oh, also, Greta said you invited them for coffee. You should let them go after you finish drinking your coffee. I’ll let you know what you

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