Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

Eyeing the accomplice in front of her, she scoffed, “Are you here to apologize or sow discord? If you really want me to forgive you, then don’t ever appear in front of me again. Get lost.”

Having been deceived by Yulissa and having experienced Harold’s merciless torture, Nate had become a more collected person.

He would not fly into a rage even if Winnie were to chase him out of the house that instant. “Okay. I’ll leave. Just call me if there’s anything I can do to help. I’ll do my very best.”

“Forget it,” snapped Winnie, watching him leave. She did not return to the room until she heard a car engine coming to life.

Xavier was looking out the window when she entered.

Hearing the door close, he immediately let go of the curtains and turned around.

He fixed his eyes on her and asked, “Is Nate gone? How did the conversation go? Did he make you angry? Why do you look so terrible?”

“No.” Winnie walked over and hugged him, pressing her face against his chest. “It’s just that I haven’t made peace with myself. He mentioned Christopher again, and it made my heart feel heavy. He said I hate you when in reality, I don’t. But he’s right about one thing. I avoided you. That’s what I wanted to talk to you about. We’ve talked about many things and cleared up many misunderstandings, but I haven’t bared my soul to you. Remember the time when I went hiking? I actually encountered an avalanche. The kind of force that can swallow an entire mountain is horrifying. When I watched the blocks of snow fall continuously, I suddenly realized how small and weak a human life can be in the face of a disaster. I think I’ve figured it out. His death was undeniably a sad and tragic incident, but not every tragedy can be avoided. It has already happened, and there’s nothing we can do to reverse it. What we can do now is appreciate everything we have. On top of that, we must do everything in our power to make it up to his family. I was actually feeling horrible before telling you all this. I feel much better now. Xavier… we’ve wronged him.”

Xavier’s heart broke when he heard the woman he loved blaming herself. “No. It’s not your fault. I was the one who wronged him. I’ll do my best to make it up to his family.”

Winnie nodded, the resentment she held against him slowly disappearing.

Winnie was awakened by

just gotten rid of her burden last night, she finally had the

you up so early? We don’t have to work

Xavier scooped Winnie up from the bed. “We don’t have to work today, but we’re supposed to meet your grandparents, remember? It’s not a good idea to be

I? What’s the time now

at his phone and said, “It’s already

Are you feeling nervous?” Winnie asked, wanting to lie

choice but to scoop her up again. “I am, so

to have gotten

said, “That’s rare. You’re not even afraid of Wilhelm, yet you’re feeling nervous about meeting my grandparents? Well, I guess it makes sense. They’re the duke and duchess, after all. Relax. My grandparents are kind and gentle people. Besides, you’ve passed Wilhelm’s test yesterday. They won’t make things difficult for you. Come on. Let’s get ready.

prepared them, including the gifts. Help me screen through the gifts, will you? I’m not sure if they’ll

go.” Winnie got to

moment they arrived in the living room, Winnie spotted three huge luggage

“If my memory serves me right, you arrived with only one

had gifts for your grandparents. The other two contain clothes. I got someone to bring it over this morning when you were sleeping like

the pig,” countered Winnie while opening the luggage containing

coffee pot for Grandpa, the coffee lover, and a complete jewelry set made of emeralds for Grandma, who loves emeralds. I’m sure they’ll love it. Thank you,

thanking him was too formal that it left Xavier stunned. “Why are you