Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

The sudden knocking so late in the night startled her.

Closing the curtains immediately, she turned and hurried toward the door.

Since she did not know who was at the door nor what the person wanted, she made sure to tread lightly and barely made any sound.

She had just come to a stop behind the door when another knock rang out.

However, it was much softer that time. After knocking, the person outside the door started talking.

“Ms. Vivian, it’s me, Leandro. I just got back and heard that the light in your room was still on, so I came to check on you. You haven’t slept, have you?”

It is Leandro’s voice indeed.

A frown appeared between Winnie’s brows at once. “Oh, it’s you. You gave me such a scare. I was wondering who could be knocking at my door at this hour. Can’t we talk tomorrow? I’m almost ready for bed.”

On the other side of the door, Leandro sighed. “Alas, I’m heading out early in the morning and might be away for a few days. You probably won’t be awake by the time I leave. Since you still happened to be up, I thought I’d come and have a short chat with you now. Don’t worry. I won’t try anything funny.”

“Ah, I see. If that’s the case, I should invite you in,” Winnie replied, opening the door as she spoke.

As soon as the door swung open, she saw Leandro standing outside, his hands laden with gift boxes.

Noticing her gaze shifting to his hands, he held up the gifts immediately and said, “These are some supplements I’ve prepared for you. The dosage instructions are all written clearly. They’re all for strengthening muscles and bones, so taking these will help in the recovery of your arm.”

Winnie flashed him a faint smile as she turned sideways to let him into the room. “How kind of you to bring me all these supplements when it’s already so late.”

Leandro quickly placed the things he carried on the table in the room, then sat on one of the nearby chairs.

He explained, “I went out earlier tonight and had just returned. These are what I bought while I was out. I’ve already checked with the doctor to make sure you can consume these supplements alongside your medication.”

“Thank you,” she replied with another smile.

He quickly waved his hand dismissively. “Come on, drop the courtesy. We’re family now, so there’s no need for all these courtesies. Think of this place as your home, and get a good rest while you’re here.”

“Okay,” Winnie responded while nodding. “Having my right arm injured is quite an inconvenience indeed. If the recovery doesn’t go well, it’ll only cause more problems in the future.”

“I agree. Nonetheless, you’re still young and can recover quickly, unlike an oldie like me. It’d take me at least a year and a half to recover if I accidentally got hurt. Anyway, here’s the thing…”

Leandro suddenly changed the subject, saying, “I know you need to rest for your arm to heal, and I’ll do my best to give you the best care. However, you have to make some samples as soon as possible. Otherwise, I won’t have any leverage when I go out to negotiate a business deal. Am I right?”

His entire demeanor shifted as soon as he mentioned the samples.

He was like a kind boss earlier, offering words of comfort to injured staff. But now, he has transformed into a completely different person. I can see from the impatient look in his eyes how eager he is for this batch of samples and the benefits they’ll bring him in the future.

However, the more anxious he was, the bolder she became.

it. I only have the use of my left arm, which renders me partially physically challenged. Even things

her arm. “That’s why I said I need only a few samples and didn’t ask you to produce a large

Harold’s. Why would you get me a few assistants? Once they master the process, wouldn’t that

Even if there were many others like you, I’d want all of you. I wouldn’t be able to abandon

you say that is a huge relief. Nonetheless, I don’t

it.

really not that I don’t want to, but you know the condition of

arm? It doesn’t matter if it’s

on being unhelpful, but your Chris lying in the hospital can’t wait all that long. You know he’s only hanging on because

as day. The corners of Winnie’s lips lifted into a

the possible issue we may

problem is for me to

could put it

for having such strong feelings for Chris. For now, I can’t bear for him to die. Even so, you have to give me a few days. You were there when the doctor listed the things I need to be cautious about, and you know

agreed to his request, Leandro answered readily, “Sure. I’ll give you five days, then. It’ll also give me time to have some people go about the preparations in the laboratory.

a smile. “Is that so? How thoughtful of you. Now, I won’t even need to go to the hospital.

continued, “I have another request that I

all ears. Let me see if it’s something

is say the word. Although you’ve brought the doctor here for me, I’d

traveling back and forth will be very tiring. I’ve already sent someone to keep watch at the

while. It looks like he’s determined not to let

“In that case, could I

phone? Didn’t I return your phone to you earlier today? Is it broken?”

it properly during the day and only realized it was broken when I tried to

everything Winnie said. I did suspect the phone wasn’t hers. Anyway,

spare phones in the house. If you need to speak to me while I’m away for the next couple of days, you can get anyone here to call me. Seeing that your hand is injured, it’s probably inconvenient for

from the look of things, it’s clear he’s not going to give me one. Even if I did have one, he’d probably come up with an excuse to take it away from me.

a moment, she remarked, “In that case, I won’t have anything to keep me entertained for the next few days. At least I had Chris to accompany me when I was at Harold’s house. Now that even Chris isn’t

dumbfounded. “Do you want me to find a few young men who resemble Chris for

burst out laughing upon hearing that. “Boss, what kind of woman do you take me for? Do I look like a floozy? If he’s easily replaceable,

part. Please forgive me. What other interests and hobbies do you have? Tell me, and I’ll have someone

think for a while before answering, “I used to like skiing, but with the weather here, I don’t think there’s anywhere to ski. There’s not much else, except for maybe getting a

may be no snow here, but there are plenty of dogs. I have many of them, from large breeds to small breeds. I’ve got this. I promise that as soon as you wake

great!” Winnie

how long I’ll be staying here. Under normal circumstances, it’d only arouse suspicion if I were to wander around on my own. However, if I use the excuse that I have to walk my dog, that’d be

awoke the following day, she heard the sound of dogs barking outside

a rather wild-looking sheepdog and quickly

where she had not been allowed to go. However, after following the somewhat uncontrollable dog over the past three days and wandering around different areas, she gained

every entry and exit point around this place, thus making it virtually impossible for her to escape

the dog well every day, she finally succeeded in discovering a hole

fit in there, but I can

any suspicion, Winnie quickly