Silly Bride

Chapter 200

if she’s in the wrong, I’ll forgive her as long as she doesn’t go overboard. I can’t be ruining my relationship with Granny because of Xavier, so how should I resolve this tactfully? Hmm… Xavier is an understanding person, so he should be fine with me taking Granny’s side…“You can go wait for me outside, Xavier. I’ll get changed really quickly.”“All right.” Xavier knew that Jacinta was only hostile toward him out of concern for Winnie, so he didn’t mind putting up with it for Winnie’s sake. In fact, he was even willing to treat Jacinta like his own grandmother.“I’ll go wait outside, Granny,” he said while getting to his feet.“Oh, you can just head on home. Don’t bother waiting for Winnie. She’s not going to the Fairchild residence with you tonight.” Jacinta’s expression was stern as she glanced at Xavier.Winnie wrapped her arm around Jacinta’s as she said affectionately, “We’re just having dinner there, Granny. Besides, I’ve already promised Grandpa Rufus I’d be there.”“No, it’s too dangerous there. Have you forgotten how you nearly died there?” Jacinta protested worriedly.“That was the act of ill-intentioned individuals. They have all received their punishments, so there’s nothing to worry about,” Winnie reassured her patiently.Their conversation was interrupted when Rufus’ call came in all of a sudden.Winnie held her phone up to Jacinta’s face and said, “See? Grandpa Rufus is calling me again.”“I’m still worried. I couldn’t sleep when that terrible incident happened to you, and I had nightmares whenever I did manage to fall asleep. Winnie, you’re all I have in this world. I don’t want to see you put yourself in danger anymore. Here, pass me the phone. I’ll talk to Old Mr. Fairchild myself.”Wow, Granny sure is unbelievably stubborn! She isn’t usually