Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

Both lunch and dinner were delivered by the help there, who had been trained impeccably. They would make small talk, but they would never disclose any information that went beyond their rank.

For that reason, she failed to pry anything out of them. She had no idea when Christopher would return either, so she could only stay in his room and wait.

That night, she merely slept shallowly.

Before going to sleep, she had already locked the door from the inside. Therefore, her eyes immediately popped open at the sound of a key being inserted into the keyhole outside the door.

Although the person outside was, in great likelihood, Christopher, she still whipped out the knife she hid under her pillow at lightning speed and sprinted over to the side of the door posthaste.

In that position, she could instantly restrain the individual who entered if it wasn’t him.

Sure enough, the door was pushed open from the outside no sooner had she gotten into position.

The moment the door swung open, however, the person outside promptly stated, “It’s me. You don’t need to be afraid.”

Winnie breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m not afraid.”

As she spoke, she lifted her hand and swiped the light switch on the wall. At once, a burst of light illuminated the entire room.

Christopher casually locked the door before he flashed her a tight-lipped smile.

“I’m glad to hear that. Sorry I didn’t make our appointment because I had to take an impromptu trip today. It was Harold who ordered Wesley to go and pick you up. I hope he didn’t do anything to you?”

Winnie glanced at him, but she didn’t answer right away. Instead, she strolled to the window and studied the situation outside carefully.

In truth, Christopher knew it was safe outside at that moment without anyone monitoring them or eavesdropping on them. Nonetheless, he didn’t stop her from doing so.

After all, it was a good habit to remain vigilant at all times at such a place. It might even save one’s life at a critical juncture.

He went over to the refrigerator and took out two bottles of water. By the time he turned around, Winnie was already walking toward him.

“It so happens that I want to talk to you about Wesley. You must be careful of him,” Winnie warned.

Murmuring an acknowledgment, Christopher unscrewed one of the bottles of mineral water and handed it to her. “Have some water first.”

After saying that, he guzzled half a bottle down himself as he was parched beyond words.

Winnie wasn’t all that thirsty, so she merely placed the water aside after taking it from him.

She waited until he had finished drinking before continuing, “He’s at odds with you and determined to go head-to-head with you. During the drive here, his libido flared, and he wanted to force himself on me. Initially, I planned on feigning weakness, but I didn’t feel like holding back anymore at the sight of his revolting expression. Thus, I slashed his stomach a few times and made him bleed. He appeared as though he yielded to me on the surface then, but I don’t think he’ll take it lying down. Besides, he’ll definitely take the humiliation I caused him out on you. At that time, I even specifically urged him to keep this matter a secret, forbidding him from telling you that I was actually not as weak as I looked. He has probably started suspecting my identity, so I reckon he’ll report the matter to Harold for sure. After all, you’re someone Harold trusts highly right now, so Wesley’ll undoubtedly pick fault with you relentlessly if he wants to take you down.”

Christopher couldn’t help narrowing his eyes after hearing all she had to say.

“Ah, that explains how his injuries came to be. He was waiting at the gates when Harold and I came back, insisting that he had something to report to Harold. The look in his eyes as he glanced back at me even appeared pretty smug. So, he thought he finally had dirt on me. Anyway, it isn’t your style to give yourself away easily. You must have some plan, yes?”

“Yup!” In the next heartbeat, a frown marred Winnie’s countenance before she explained, “I’m worried Harold will be suspicious if you introduce me to him directly. It doesn’t matter much if he only suspects me, but the consequences would be grave if you were compromised. Hence, I plan to approach him by myself. Then, he won’t suspect you. All the flaws I’m revealing now happen to be the best evidence for the fake identity I’m going to reveal soon!”

Her explanation was remarkably detailed, so Christopher immediately understood her intention.

He nodded in response. “This plan of yours is indeed much better than my previous arrangements.”

on the one you devised. If necessary, we can create

made sense, Christopher

my safety only.

of keeping myself safe. Therefore, no matter what you do henceforth, you only need to consider

transpire in the future, how could I

speaking of that topic since

changed the subject. “It’s late, so let’s rest. You

then did he notice that she had already made her

he could tell at a glance that she

wry smile on his face. “Are you kidding me? How could I have you

but my decision stands. I believe you

her remark, Christopher’s smile turned all the more bitter. “You

“Of course. Or are you

“All right, then. It’s too difficult for me to betray my conscience and claim that I’m not that great a man. I’m going to wash up for a bit. You go ahead and

he turned off

“Can you see if you turn

see anything. Mainly, I didn’t want you to be uncomfortable. Go ahead and sleep without worrying. I’m here, so

she

relaxed after having been overly tense. Not

feeling sleepy at once. But before sleeping, she still couldn’t resist the urge

might not be able to hear her right then, she still lifted her left hand and gently kissed

and sweet

particular inn in

hear him, he ultimately couldn’t help

those three simple words to her

he made a vow to himself inwardly. When we next meet, I’ll definitely hug her

Winnie found herself sleeping on the

floor last night. How did

swiftly sat up and darted her eyes

that Christopher was neither on

out of the

know what you like to eat, so I randomly

bed. She didn’t bother asking

asserted with a faint smile, “Actually, I’m fine sleeping on the floor. Don’t move me again next time. I didn’t

were smart, so Christopher naturally understood the

thick skin, so I’m not afraid of mosquitoes or

before he mentioned that, but as soon as

she glanced at it, only to

her from doing so.

his pocket. “There’s no new

it from him. “Thank you. And sorry you had to go to

at all. “If you feel bad for troubling me, take the bed tonight. Then, there won’t be

long last, Winnie

“Is Harold home today? I’ve got to kick up a fuss soon to

brows creased. “Nope. He has a deal

hearing that, Winnie stilled for a moment. “If so, why didn’t he bring you

have been with him for more than ten years,

when does he usually come back?”