Chapter 394
Winnie knitted her brows in response. Not many people would use that tone when calling Xavier’s phone and also address her directly.

Moreover, the gruff voice sounded familiar to Winnie. It was one that she had a deep impression of.

Just before she could clarify if it was Xavier’s father on the line, Benjamin preempted her. “Why are you answering Xavier’s phone? Where is he?”

His hostile tone brought a slight frown to Winnie’s face as she replied flatly, “He’s busy right now and can’t reach his phone.”

Winnie knew that she and Benjamin had nothing to talk about. Moreover, she couldn’t bring herself to curry favor with him.

Hence, she replied politely, “However, he’ll be back soon. I’ll get him to return your call later. Is that all right?”

Despite Winnie’s distinguished identity, Benjamin still didn’t approve of her, a view that hadn’t changed since the beginning.

In his mind, she would always be the clown who pretended to be a retard just so that she could seek vengeance for her father.

Obviously, that wasn’t the root of his dissatisfaction with her.

What infuriated him the most was her undue influence over his son.

Xavier as the masterpiece he

done many extreme things for Winnie’s sake. Furthermore, his son was willing to

Benjamin disapproved of his daughter-in-law due to her—in

bimbo who could bear the latter children. A woman who was capable of manipulating

what in the world is Xavier doing now? I know he isn’t in the country, let alone

on Winnie’s face deepened. “We’re

“Why? For work?”

me to seek medical treatment.” Winnie chose to tell the truth instead of lying, even though she could roughly guess

of the Fairchild family. Although Benjamin didn’t

serious. Don’t you think that you’re being a burden to Xavier right now? I’m sure you

triggered a furrow of Winnie’s brows. Ignoring the fish that had taken the bait, she focused her attention entirely on

the daughter-in-law I want, a fact I have made abundantly clear while you were still pretending to be a fool. Even when you were well, you dragged Xavier along on many dangerous endeavors. Because of you, he has also ignored his responsibilities to the Fairchild family. Clearly, a woman like you isn’t good for him, especially with your deteriorating health. All you’re doing is holding him back. If you really care about him, you should leave him and allow him to go on with his life

afraid I’ll have to disappoint you. Xavier and I are a married couple, and our bond is stronger than the hardest

help but snort over the phone. “You seem to be proud of yourself and enjoy having a man like Xavier fuss all over you. Have you ever thought about what you can

Winnie was a sea of calm as she spoke in a flat voice. In fact, she had begun to tug against the

yet nonchalant tone, Benjamin felt as if his ridicule had no impact on her at

response, he could

had better get your body examined to see if you can still bear an heir for the Fairchild family. If you’re barren, you would

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