Silly Bride

Chapter 207

he do to me when he’s currently laid up in the hospital with a tube in him?”On the contrary, Winnie disagreed with him. “Don’t underestimate your enemy, especially when he’s a scoundrel who always stabs others in the back!”Xavier gazed at her with affection brimming in his eyes. “Got it. In light of your concern for me, I’ve decided to listen to everything you say. How about you? What are you planning to do later?”“I’m going to escort Granny upstairs first. Then, I’ll seek Old Mr. Xander out and learn from him. Although many things happened, I can’t neglect my studies.”At her remark, Xavier’s brows furrowed slightly. Self-recrimination flooded him. “You only have to work so hard because of me.”“Not at all.” Lifting her hand, Winnie caressed his head, adding, “Learning makes me happy! Whenever I come into contact with a new field, I always feel like a sponge, ready to soak up all that information. Additionally, the constant process of upgrading myself gives me a sense of accomplishment. I believe you understand such a feeling!”In truth, Xavier was all too aware that this was one of the traits that attracted him to her. “You know what, Dumbo? I’m really proud of you. You make me ashamed of myself. It’s been a long time since I last learned a new field of knowledge systematically.”Winnie merely chuckled. “That’s understandable. After all, you’re an exceedingly busy man. It’s already impressive that you’re managing Fairchild Corporation so well.”“That’s nothing. Winnie, I’ll become even better.” Grasping her hand, Xavier held it against his face.“That’s for sure since one’s character is influenced by the company he keeps! All right, let go of me. I’ve got to get out of the car now. Besides, I can’t keep you from your business.”When Winnie had climbed out of the car, the driver promptly closed the car door.Shortly after, the car drove off.In the car, Josiah asked Xavier, “Is there something off with Mdm. Sumner? You’re also suspecting her, right?”A frown marred Xavier’s countenance. “Yeah. However, I don’t have any evidence. It looks like I’ve got to investigate her thoroughly. But for now, this matter has to be kept a secret from Dumbo.”“That goes without saying. Wasn’t I doing my best to smooth things over for you earlier? Just be careful yourself. I’m definitely tight-lipped.”After Winnie had settled Jacinta in, she changed and went to the Xander residence.Before her car had even come to a stop, she spotted Yolanda hurrying out the door.The woman was frantic, looking as though there was something awfully urgent.Behind her was Sebastian.The man seemed to be dissuading her from leaving, but Yolanda acted as though she didn’t hear him, leaving the house without a backward glance.Even when he tripped and fell behind her, she didn’t have the time to care about him. She sped off in her car as though the hounds of hell were nipping at her heels.Worried that he might have sustained an injury from his fall, Winnie swiftly got out of the car and dashed into the Xander residence.“How are you feeling, Old Mr. Xander? Where are you hurt?” By the time she reached him, Sebastian was already in such pain that he couldn’t get up. He touched his calf. “I might have suffered a fracture here. As one ages, one’s bones become brittle.”He was a traditional medicine practitioner himself, so his diagnosis couldn’t be wrong.It was no joke for an elderly person to suffer a fracture. Hence, Winnie helped him up at once. “I’ll bring you to the hospital right away to have you checked out.”As she supported him carefully, she inquired, “Where is Yolanda going? Why didn’t she even turn back when you took a fall?”Sebastian couldn’t help heaving a sigh at the mention of his granddaughter. “It’s all because of that ill-fated relationship! That ill-fated relationship is the root of it all!”“What ill-fated relationship?”Sighing once more, Sebastian admitted, “The relationship between Yolanda and Nate.”In all honesty, Winnie was rather curious about their relationship. “What exactly is going on between them? As far as I know, Nate loves someone else.”“Yeah. He doesn’t even like Yolanda, but she’s obsessed with him. What else is this, if not an ill-fated relationship? Speaking of that, it was also my fault back then. She only ran away from home because I placed too much pressure on her. At that time, she was still young. Just after having graduated, she was naive and got picked on by a few ruffians. He was the one who saved her by coincidence. She’s obstinate in nature, and he just had to have good looks. Consequently, she’s determined to marry him. Never mind if they’re mutually in love, but he has long since fallen in love with someone else. She’s merely someone whom he confides in when he’s drunk. He’s absolutely despicable, for not only does he flirt with her, but he even asks her to do heinous things. Just a while ago, she received news that he was in the hospital. That was why she was in such a hurry to visit him. What exactly is so great about him? She’s a smart cookie, so how did she get bewitched by him?”After hearing all that, Winnie frowned imperceptibly. “In this aspect, both are equally stubborn, perhaps because of their personalities.”Sebastian sighed, looking all glum. “I don’t want to see Yolanda falling deeper into this mess! How about this, Nini? I’ll take a taxi to the hospital by myself. Can you please help me look for her? She undoubtedly won’t answer my calls, for she knows I object to her visiting Nate.”“There’s no need to go to such trouble, Old Mr. Xander. I know which hospital Nate is in. In fact, I even performed a minor operation on him last night. I’ll bring you over directly. You can then visit the orthopedic department there.”Surprise inundated Sebastian. “Wow, what a coincidence! That’s great! Bring me there quickly, then. Thank you so much, Nini.”“Don’t mention it, Master. It’s nothing.”In a hospital room, Nate was lying on the bed with a tube down his throat.Likely because he was still young, he could already breathe by himself