Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

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 had carved out with his

have done many extreme things for Winnie’s sake. Furthermore, his son was willing to sacrifice the Fairchild family’s

of his daughter-in-law due to her—in his mind—unwarranted influence on

have a bimbo who could bear the latter children. A woman

Winnie’s answer, he probed further, “Tell me, what in the world is Xavier doing now?

The frown on Winnie’s face deepened. “We’re

“Why? For work?”

came here with me to seek medical treatment.” Winnie chose to tell the truth instead of lying, even though she could roughly guess the reason for Benjamin’s snarky tone. After all,

Winnie was a daughter-in-law of the Fairchild family. Although Benjamin didn’t return to see her or show any concern, it didn’t

that you’re being a burden

fish that had taken the bait, she focused her attention entirely on the call. “Dad, what’s that supposed

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

smile, “I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you. Xavier and I are a married couple, and our bond is

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 give him after all that

I give him is our business as husband and wife. As an elder, isn’t it inappropriate for you to delve into something as private as this?” Winnie was a sea of calm as

scathing yet nonchalant tone, Benjamin felt as

response, he could feel his

harsher. “After being exposed to radiation, you 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 be useless as