Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

However, it was not a good sleep. Groggily, she returned to the waking world with Xavier’s voice. He sounded like he was on a call.

Her eyes were half-opened, but she noticed that the sky was still dark. Thus, she muttered, “What time is it?”

By the time she asked the question, Xavier had ended his call. He glanced at his phone and replied, “It’s thirty minutes past twelve. We’ll be meeting with Christopher and the others soon.”

Winnie continued mumbling, “We’re reaching Salinsburgh so soon?”

Xavier smiled. “No, we’re only resting here for a while. I’ve asked around and found out that the authorities at Salinsburgh have been strict recently. No cars are allowed in or out of the city after twelve midnight, so we’ll only be able to go there when the sun comes back up again.”

Winnie nodded. “It’s great to have you around. I don’t need to think about anything.”

Xavier lowered his head to plant two soft kisses on her forehead. “I’ve always been great. Did you only find out about that now?”

Winnie was still sleepy. She closed her eyes and quietly laughed. “It’s not too late to find out now.”

Xavier smiled and ruffled her hair. “Rest well. I’ll wake you when you’re there. Why don’t you lie down instead? Lay your head on my lap.”

“Okay.” Winnie moved toward the side before lying down on Xavier’s leg. “This is much more comfortable. By the way, who were you calling when I was sleeping?”

“Josiah,” Xavier replied. “We’re leaving this place soon, right? We can’t possibly ditch him here.”

“Haha!” A chuckle left Winnie’s lips. “I almost forgot about him. Where is he right now? How is he?”

“You don’t need to worry about him. He’s like a roach. Nothing will happen to someone like him.”

“Good to hear that.” Winnie lifted her arm to touch Xavier’s arm. “If anything happens to either of you, I’ll be overwhelmed with guilt. I was the reason the two of you came to this darn place.”

Xavier held her hand and played with her fingers. “Why are you saying these things when we’re about to go back?”

“I’ll stop, then. I don’t really want to remember this moment ever again.”

“Don’t think about it anymore. I’ll bring you around to do happier and more meaningful things in the future. I won’t let you have the time to recall these moments. I’ve already made a plan. Once we’re back, we’ll hold the wedding. Does that sound good, Winnie?”

When Xavier heard nothing from Winnie, he lowered his head, only to discover that she had fallen asleep again.

Xavier did not know whether to feel amused or resigned. She had fallen asleep in the blink of an eye, and she had missed out on the important part of his proposal.

Still, it mattered not. He could ask her again after she woke.

Approximately half an hour later, the car came to a stop.

The car with Christopher in it was right in front of them. This was the place they were going to rest at before they depart for Salinsburgh before the sun rose again.

Mason was in the car in front, so when the car fully stopped, Greta exited the car. She was planning to head to the front to talk to her significant other.

The sound of Greta opening the door woke Winnie.

As she had been tensed for long periods of time, Winnie bolted upright upon hearing the sound.

Xavier, who had been closing his eyes to rest, was startled by Winnie’s abrupt motion as he too, opened his eyes.

“What’s the matter, Winnie? Did you have a nightmare?” He held her hands.

Only after Winnie heard Xavier’s voice did she remember that she was already away from the wolf’s den.

at Leandro’s place. The hairs on the back

that you find hair-raising in this world.” Despite Xavier’s teasing words, his heart

then, we’ll sleep in our house, and I’ll keep you company every night whether you wake from a dream at night or you wake in the morning. The first person you’ll see will always

could not help but laugh at Xavier’s words. “Haha! Mr. Fairchild, you’re getting better and

do sweet nothings. Everything I say is straight from my

“That’s

with what?”

and said, “Well, about the same with

his voice lowered. “Why don’t

then?”

tell you

that, he reached out to hold the back

what he wanted to do next, but she

was about to kiss

Xavier would not be happy about her avoidance, so he tried

froze

had been half-opened for ventilation. When she avoided Xavier, she

caught made

second, she shoved Xavier

could differentiate them. He could sense

is she pushing me away all of

head and looked

out, Christopher was standing outside. He had not rested since he left the hospital because he was worried sick about

saw Greta going to Mason, he decided to come over to take a look at Winnie. He wanted

sight that greeted him was Winnie

his heart. He wanted to turn and leave immediately, but unexpectedly, Winnie turned

even Xavier had

managed to squeeze a smile to his lips. “Sorry, I just wanted to come over to say

Christopher about, so I’ll get out of the car for a moment. Are you going to stay here, or

before muttering, “Go on. I’ll be waiting for you in

his hand away from Winnie’s shoulder and leaned over to

side for a while.

they had stopped at had beautiful scenery without any traces

at the twinkling stars above for a moment before lowering his head to look at Winnie, who looked even more brilliant

a smile, he said, “It looks like everything’s going

have enough men, so his focus

Lightspring and maybe the entire world too.

at Christopher with smiling

only after Winnie turned did she notice the way Christopher looked

didn’t tell

Winnie in a tight spot. He tucked away the yearning in his eyes

thought about what happened in the basement and in the forest. He was afraid that he would not be able to control his feelings

he looked up and stared at a glowing firefly a distance away before continuing, “I know that I’ve requested something absurd in the basement. As for the promise… I know that you were pitying me because

unperturbed by all that. “Just pretend

I had just now? That’s because I was feeling awkward. I’m

still good friends. Do tell me if you need any help

Winnie nodded. “That’s great.”

of them then

car, he wound down the window and stared at Winnie and

something amiss about