“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.”

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

continued, “There’s no need to thank me, Ms. Garland. I’m just doing my job. Protecting my comrades, countrymen, the truth, and justice is the

the rooftop for the ring as Captain Bennett had dropped it by

didn’t know what they 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

corner of her

job. Given 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

I know has been exemplary. Regardless of whether they were men or women, they

Greta’s eyes when she

protect! Their trust serves as the

was an extremely productive one

still alive helped to diminish the pain

journey home, she chatted excitedly, even picking

in a car driven by a plainclothes policeman,

like us are not exempt from having to

Winnie was rendered speechless.

the rearview mirror, Xavier ridiculed him mercilessly, “Since when

point in trying to lord your wealth over me? Just

a chuckle, for he was indeed

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