Jacinta shivered in fear at that thought. “Fortunately, I didn’t leave for real, or I’ll be leading Xavier right to the clue. You should take care of this, then. Remember to erase all traces after that.”

“Don’t worry, Mom. I know what to do. By the way, you said Winnie got back. Did she realize something was off?”

“No.” Jacinta thought about it and added, “I was packing when she came back, so I was caught by surprise. However, I’ve made up an excuse, and she bought it readily. I don’t think she suspects me.”

“Okay, I’ll handle the rest. Mom, you must make sure Winnie doesn’t discover anything. After all, Xavier only listens to her. If she also starts to suspect you, our plans will be in vain.”

“I know. Stuart, I don’t care what you do to Xavier, but you can’t hurt Winnie. She might not be related to me by blood, but to me, she’s my granddaughter.”

Winnie happened to overhear Jacinta’s last sentence when she stepped out of the bathroom.

She had been thinking about Jacinta when she was taking a shower.

Someone must’ve bullied Granny when I wasn’t around. Otherwise, why would she suddenly want to return to her hometown alone?

Thus, she quickly took a shower and came out to hear Jacinta talking to someone on the phone.

She asked, “Granny, who are you talking to? Why did you mention my name? Was it the person who called when I arrived earlier?”

Jacinta didn’t want Winnie to think she was acting suspicious, so she didn’t close the door when she made the call.

few minutes. After all, Winnie would usually spend half an hour in the

came up with an excuse. “Yes. It’s Abel from my hometown. You know,

had romantic feelings for Jacinta. “Granny, did you pack

I chatted with him. He knew I wasn’t happy with my grandson-in-law and told me that you have your own lives and that we shouldn’t disturb you. As he offered to keep me company, I thought it was a good idea and made up my mind. When he called again a while ago, I told him you refused to let me leave. He got upset, so I chided him

life with Abel, she would’ve done that ages ago. I can’t believe

don’t let Abel’s words change your mind! My home is always your home. As long as you’re willing, I’ll take you with

Winnie had

by her

to discover it was Lucas. At once,

up! Do you know what time it is? It’s not even eight o’clock yet! I

discovered what happened to Christopher, she didn’t eat or sleep for the past twenty-four

Don’t you know how dangerous Manchernius is? How

go anywhere. I managed to stop her from going to Manchernius, but I can’t stop her

going to

might head to

were still talking on the phone when

“She’s calling me. I

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