“That explains it.” All of a sudden, Winnie recalled Yulissa’s last words before her death. “No wonder Yulissa said that the truth will forever be buried upon her death and that I’ll never have a proper relationship with Xavier. If Christopher hadn’t survived and the ring hadn’t seen the light of day, Xavier would forever carry the guilt of killing him. It would have become an unremovable thorn in our relationship,” Winnie murmured to herself, her heart filled with a mix of bitter emotions.

When she subconsciously turned to look at Xavier, it was to see the latter staring back at her.

Without saying another word, he reached out his hand to pull her toward him.

Wrapped in his embrace, Winnie couldn’t help but shed tears. “You didn’t push Christopher off the building. You’re innocent.”

“Mmm-hmm.” Xavier leaned in to give her a peck on the forehead before replying in a deep voice, “I know. I have clearly not let you down.”

“Yes, you didn’t, but it was I who failed you. I’m sorry to have blindly believed Granny all this while and wrongly accused you. I must have made you miserable. I’m truly sorry.”

“It’s fine. It’s all in the past now.” Xavier stroked Winnie’s long hair to comfort her. “I understand that you must be feeling terrible now, so there’s no need to apologize to me.”

Winnie responded with a gentle shake of her head. “I insist as both you and Christopher deserve it. Considering Granny’s current condition and the fact that I’m her guardian, I must apologize for the harm she has done to the two of you.”

“Fine. Go ahead and do what you need to.” Xavier’s support for Winnie was unconditional. “I accept your apology. Once Captain Bennett has recovered and can see us, we’ll visit him together. After all, I’m still responsible one way or another.”

“All right!” Cognizant that the room was filled with surveillance cameras, Winnie hastily wiped her tears dry before peeling herself away from Xavier’s embrace.

Handing Winnie a tissue, Greta remarked, “I have heard of the case involving Mdm. Sumner and Stuart before. Even though there’s no way we can hold her accountable given her current condition, the truth coming out is an ideal conclusion to the matter. Furthermore, I believe everything will be better going forward.”

gratitude as she took the tissue from Greta’s hand. “Thank you for bringing Christopher back and sharing with us the

Garland. I’m just doing my job. Protecting my comrades, countrymen, the truth,

attention, I returned to Yeringham to search the rooftop for the ring as

were planning until Leandro came over. Only then did I learn that they had gathered to plot their comeback while finding a way to exact revenge on you. Upon my return, I reported the matter to the organization, and as of now, my colleagues

me the heads-up.” Staring at Greta, Winnie curled the corner of her lips. “It’s just that

what a dangerous man he is, we have to arrest him the moment he crosses our border. Moreover, you helped Captain Bennett complete his mission and provided us with valuable intel. It’s only natural that you’re an important asset to be protected. We will definitely do our best to ensure your safety. It’s just that we have no leads at the moment, and my

abilities.” Winnie looked at Greta with glistening eyes. “Every officer I know has been exemplary.

you.” A tinge of red crept into Greta’s eyes when she saw the look on

fellow citizens my comrades and I have sworn to protect! Their trust serves as the biggest source of faith and motivation

trip was an extremely productive

fact that Christopher was still alive helped to diminish the pain that

she chatted excitedly, even

by a plainclothes policeman, he had squeezed himself into the back of

he heard of the restaurant suggested by Winnie, he objected at once, “Let’s not go there. Everything’s perfect with the restaurant other than its long queues where even billionaires like us are not exempt from having to make reservations. Even if we were to make one now, there would still be a hundred people in front

Winnie was rendered speechless.

rearview mirror, Xavier ridiculed him mercilessly, “Since when have you

response. “What’s the point in trying

a chuckle, for he was indeed in

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