“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

to join you.” Winnie had a dominating presence and was Greta’s boss, which was why Greta would always unintentionally

understood he wasn’t an ordinary

aura were so outstanding that it

had arrived at the

saw her, he stood from a

lowered her voice, “Is my

it’s time for her injections and medicines. The nurse said she might feel sleepy after the injection. I don’t know if she’s asleep or

nodded. “I’ll go in and check

bodyguard promptly opened the door for

the bodyguard

was drinking coffee with Mason and

they talked about with

wouldn’t reveal any information they obtained to anyone privately without

the situation

Winnie’s side, things weren’t

younger woman was leaving for a while, she became upset. “Shouldn’t we be waiting here for Rach to get better? You keep saying this place is dangerous, yet you seem to

Winnie then explained with knitted eyebrows, “As you know, Captain Bennett is there. There’s something I need

woman 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 mean it’s dangerous for

need his help with. If you don’t believe me, I can call him

Call him in front of me

faint grin, Winnie pulled out her phone

on the noise she heard from his end, she speculated

“You’re so awful, Chris. You said you were going to come find me, yet you haven’t even called

said that, she tapped the back of the phone with

a good time to talk

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

man next to him piped up, “That’s right! Chris has no

Christopher roared before the person beside him

her through Morse code: Not available to talk now.

him through Morse

learned that she had something important to discuss with him, he promptly made the

the end, they agreed to meet at the hospital in

phone really that important? So

earlier was about her wanting

Morse code, so that was all she heard. Naturally,

important to

though it also expressed her

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

alone, anyway. The bodyguard will watch over you and Rach for

a man by your side if you want to go to Lightspring.” Then, Jacinta took Winnie’s hand into her palm. “I just want my children to

Winnie was about to reply, Xavier suddenly sent her

time, Greta also secretly sent a text message to Winnie: Your husband asked us what we told you during the morning, Ms. Garland. Don’t worry; we

replied to Greta: Very good.

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 want to know when I return after my dinner with Granny is

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