Silly Bride

Chapter 85

to sync his contacts yet, so the screen showed the caller’s number instead of the caller ID.Winnie recognized the number at once. “It’s Louis. You should answer it. Do you want me to leave?”“No need.” Xavier shot her a surprised look. “You memorized Louis’ number. Are you good with numbers?”Winnie did not know why, but she suddenly had the urge to show off to him.“Yeah,” she replied nonchalantly. “I have a photographic memory, I guess. It’s quite annoying sometimes, for I couldn’t forget many useless stuff.”Xavier chuckled. She’s obviously showing off her skills. How cute!“Dumbo.” He reached out and ruffled her hair, just like how he used to tease her.After retracting his hand, he took his phone and answered Louis’ call.“What is it?” “Mr. Xavier, bad news. Old Mr. Fairchild is seriously ill and has been admitted to the hospital. Zyon’s family has been talking to Old Mr. Fairchild’s lawyer these few days, and I think it’s related to his will. Do you want to come back and see Old Mr. Fairchild?”Xavier frowned. “Before I get back, assign someone to keep an eye on him twenty-four seven. Aside from Josiah’s medical staff, no one else is allowed to come near him. Also, inform my father about this. I’ll call you if I have other arrangements.”“Is Old Mr. Fairchild all right?” Winnie asked in concern after Xavier ended the call. Rufus was a kind old man, and she did not want anything to happen to him.Xavier furrowed his brows. “Grandpa’s heart is ailing, so I wanted to play along with Zyon. I failed to consider Grandpa’s feelings, though.”“Old Mr. Fairchild looks healthy and robust, so I believe he’ll be fine. Why don’t you give him a call or pay him a visit in secret so he’ll feel better?” Winnie suggested.Thinking about it for a while, Xavier refuted, “No. If I return now, things will take a turn for the worse. Why don’t you visit him on my behalf?”“Me? Dumbo Winnie?”“Yes. I’ll ask Louis to come pick you up. Tell Grandpa this… Then we shall start from…”That very night, Louis showed up to pick Winnie up.It was around three in the morning when they arrived at the hospital.The hospital was fairly empty, so she could visit Rufus without alerting anyone.Josiah came over to greet her once she stepped into the hospital.He was surprised to see Winnie safe and sound.No one but Xavier, his driver, and his bodyguard knew that Winnie was putting up an act, so Josiah had no idea that she was faking it.Giving her the once-over in the elevator, Josiah commented, “I can’t believe he found you. Dumbo, why did you go missing? You had no idea Xavier nearly went crazy trying to look for you.”Ignoring him, Winnie pretended to play Candy Crush clumsily.“Are you now a mute?” As Winnie did not respond, Josiah waved his hand in front of her eyes. “Look at me. Do you still remember me?”Winnie had no choice but to say, “Bad Specky, you’re interrupting my game.”“Oh, you’re finally talking. By the way, why did Handsome send you here alone? What can you do?”Winnie fought back the urge to sew Josiah’s lips with a needle. He’s so talkative!She waved at Josiah and gestured for him to come closer. “Handsome told me he’s supposed to be missing right now. Everyone thinks he’s dead, so you’re not allowed to mention him. Bad Specky you’re so stupid!” she whispered.“Me? Stupid?” Josiah chuckled. “You’re quite smart, huh? I know. I asked that question, seeing as we’re alone in the elevator.”Winnie broke into a wide grin. “The elevator doors are open. Let’s go visit Grandpa Rufus.”Rufus left a wall lamp switched on in his ward. When Winnie arrived, he was still sleeping.Not wanting to wake him up, Winnie was about to leave when Rufus suddenly spoke. “Winnie, is it you? You