Silly Bride

Chapter 98

said.“Good. Let’s talk about that when the time comes! So I can leave now, right?” Winnie swiftly retracted her hands and said.“Where are you going?” Christopher asked.“Home, of course.” She was in a lousy mood and wanted to head home and hibernate in her room.“Can I give you a lift? I reckon you didn’t drive here tonight. Moreover, I don’t want you frightening the other passersby and drivers with that outfit of yours,” Christopher jokingly said.Winnie graciously accepted his offer and said, “Thank you, Captain Bennett. Let’s go then.”She was about to walk out of the alley when she noticed Christopher was still rooted to his spot.“What’s wrong?” she asked, puzzled.“My colleague called an ambulance, and he’s waiting out there. Why don’t you go the other way instead? I’ll pick you up at the other end of the alley,” he suggested.Winnie’s mind went blank for a second, then she quickly recognized what was happening.He didn’t want his colleagues to see him helping a “fugitive” escape.She couldn’t help but chuckle as she teasingly asked, “Do you do this often?”Christopher didn’t get what she meant, and for a moment, he thought she saw through him and was aware of his feelings for her.He frowned and asked uneasily, “What do you mean? Do what often?”“Help a suspect escape!” Winnie smiled as she added, “I heard from Lucas that you are one of the most righteous officers though.”“Oh, you’re talking about this? You said you’re not the one who injured her, didn’t you? Anyway, I’ll go get my car, so wait for me.” Christopher smiled and scratched his head awkwardly. He could feel his heart pounding fast as he turned to walk away. However, a couple of seconds later, he abruptly turned back, removed his jacket, and draped it over Winnie’s shoulders.“It’s cold out here, so take this. Otherwise, you’ll catch a cold,” he said.It was only when he mentioned the cold that Winnie realized it was indeed chilly.She nodded gratefully and said, “Thank you.”When Christopher headed back, his colleague was still anxiously waiting for the ambulance.When his colleague saw him walk back, he ran up