Silly Bride

Chapter 44

he was about to leave, Winnie grabbed the lamp at the side and threw it at his back.The lamp was heavy, and it had undeniably hurt him when it hit him. However, he took it all in and didn’t even turn around.Soon, the lights in the bathroom came on, and the sound of running water could be heard.A few minutes later, Xavier came back out.He had gone to take a shower, but he didn’t take his clothes off. Hence, he was dripping wet.His eyes were bloodshot when he looked at Winnie.The lights in the room remained off, but with the lights from the bathroom, Xavier could see Winnie’s face clearly.Her lips were swollen from his kiss, and her neck was covered in bite marks. Her clothes were also torn by his very hands, and the bruises below her neck were products of his insanity.He had never hurt her that much, not even on the night when Kylie drugged him.Winnie looked at Xavier with hatred and disgust. Her face, which shone with beauty and innocence, was wet with tears.“Winnie,” said Xavier. His voice was ridiculously hoarse. “I’m sorry. I went insane earlier, and it was all my fault. I was inhumane. Don’t cry and don’t be afraid. I just want to see how you are doing.”Winnie wanted to yell at him, but she was too disgusted to say anything.It took her a while before she finally managed to tell him to get out.Looking as she trembled in anger and did not know how to vent it out, Xavier was overwhelmed with guilt.He walked over, and Winnie reacted by hiding under the blanket.“Winnie, don’t. I came to give you a gift.” He fished a box out of his pocket. “Sometimes it is better to believe something is real or true than to believe it is nonexistent or false. This bracelet is blessed and wearing it will keep you safe.” He wanted to help Winnie put it on, but she swung her arm and made him drop the bracelet.Xavier went to pick it up, then return to Winnie. When she caught him getting closer to her, she swung her arm again.Xavier patiently picked up the bracelet a couple of times, and in the end, he grabbed her hand forcefully.Winnie’s voice was filled with distaste when she shouted, “Go away! You’re disgusting! I don’t want to see you!”Xavier’s eyes were scarlet. “Put this on, Dumbo. I’ll leave as soon as you put it on. Be good and let me help you put it on, okay? It’ll just take a second.”The lights