Silly Bride

Chapter 83

identity? Is there something you can’t tell me directly?”“These are my problems. You don’t need to know, so I don’t have to tell you.” Winnie had a clear line drawn between him and her. “However, there’s something related to you that I figured you should know about.”Xavier was not pleased with Winnie’s words. “Winnie, we’re a married couple. Your problems are my problems as well. It’s not something you can avoid telling me just by saying I don’t need to know.”“Mr. Fairchild,” she called, amusement lacing her tone. “So we’re a married couple just because you say so? I have to reciprocate your feelings just because you like me? I have to do everything you ask? In that case, I don’t think you know me very well. I’m not some woman you can control.”“Oh, is that so? Then why are you flirting with me?” Xavier leaned closer to the despicable woman in front of him. “Don’t tell me you don’t know anything before. You obviously faked your condition. I didn’t see you drawing the line so clearly when you were clinging to me, asking for kisses and hugs!”“What choice do I have when you’re born with such good looks?” Winnie pressed her forefinger against Xavier’s lips.“It’s human nature to like beautiful things. You have a delectable face and body. You slept next to me every night. I’m not a nun. Do you think I don’t have desires? Besides, do you seriously take the words spoken on bed seriously?” she spoke in a low voice. “Winnie Garland!” Xavier clenched his teeth in anger. Before knowing her true character, I was oblivious that she had such an evil side.His rage was burning fervently. “Don’t joke with me about this kind of thing. I’m being serious here. I already told you I liked you. I’m waiting for your response. Since you’re not a retard anymore, you have to give me a straight answer.”Honestly, I could feel Xavier’s desire for me these two days after returning to his side, even when I had acted like a fool. He wasn’t lusting for my body, but a strong sense of validation radiated from within him. I could feel them from the minor details of his actions. For example, sometimes his gaze would chase after me, or he wouldn’t let me stray more than five steps from him. However…Winnie’s brows furrowed. “You want the truth?”“Of course.” Xavier locked his gaze with Winnie’s as though he wanted to see into her soul.“All right, then.” Winnie laughed. “I don’t feel as strongly for you as you do for me. As of this moment, I only think you’re not that bad of a guy,” she said honestly.Xavier frowned, feeling his heart sink at her answer.So this is how it feels like to be rejected.Despite his disappointment, he refused to give up. “Then do you like me?”After a brief hesitation, Winnie asked, “If I say I’ve fallen for your handsome looks, does that count?”“Have you fallen for anyone else’s looks?” Xavier’s gaze darkened. If she says yes, I don’t know what I’ll do.Winnie contemplated for a while before replying, “I don’t think so.”“Perfect!” The knot in Xavier’s chest loosened as he stared fixated on Winnie. “From now on, I’ll be the only one in your eyes.”“How confident!” Winnie giggled as she circled her arms over Xavier’s neck. “That’ll depend on your performance. If you make me mad or you’re not attracted to me anymore, then naturally, I’ll look at someone else’s.”“You won’t have that chance,” Xavier declared in a firm tone. Tightening his arm around her waist, he rolled his wheelchair with his other hand to his room, shutting the door.Winnie shot a glance at Xavier. “What are you doing? All I said is that’ll depend on your performance, and you’re already taking me to bed?”“What are you thinking?” Xavier’s breathing began to break its steady rhythm. “Even if I can, my leg won’t let me. I just want to kiss you to death. Because of you, I thought I was