Silly Bride

Chapter 216

of Xavier so that she could see his face and he could see hers when he lowered his gaze.As they locked gazes, Xavier’s eyes were filled with gentleness and warmth. “Have you spoken to Lieutenant Zielinski? How did it go?”Winnie let out a sigh, but there was unwavering determination in her eyes. “Not that great. I can only depend on myself for the time being!”Xavier frowned. “What are you going to do, then?”Winnie could see the worry in his eyes. After pondering for a while, she decided not to tell him the plan she had in mind.“I haven’t thought about it yet. Let’s see if the police can track their whereabouts first. Anyway, does your wound hurt?”Xavier smiled faintly. “No. I forgot to tell you that not only is my reaction slower than before, but I’m also not so sensitive to pain. You don’t have to worry at all.”How can I not be worried if he can’t feel pain where it should hurt?Winnie didn’t say anything in response. She gently rested her head on his lap instead.Xavier used his other uninjured hand to stroke the top of her head, his eyes brimming with affection.Josiah glanced at them as loneliness and envy surged within him. He then quickly bandaged Xavier’s arm.After a few seconds, he said, “All right, I’m done.”“Okay. Both of you are hurt. I’ll get someone to send you two back first.” As Winnie spoke, she helped Xavier to his feet.Xavier glanced at her sideways. “What about you?”“I’ll stay. What if Granny comes back soon?”“I’ll stay here with you, then. I’m not leaving.”“But your injury—”“It doesn’t matter. Dr. Houghton has already given me the diagnosis, hasn’t he?”Winnie smiled in resignation. Before she could reply to Xavier, Josiah looked at her and shrugged.“Don’t look at me. My suggestion is that he should head back and get some rest, but he definitely won’t listen to me.”Winnie sighed. “You bring him back, then. You’re injured too and need to get some rest.”“I’m not leaving.” Josiah pushed his glasses up his nose bridge. “Even though I’m injured, I’m still a doctor. They need me here.”“All right. No one is leaving, then.” Winnie sat down at the side.However, she was not one who liked to stay idle. After thinking for a moment, she turned to Josiah and continued, “Let me assist you.”Josiah glanced at Xavier, who had his eyes glued on Winnie, and firmly declined, “I’m good. There are professional nurses over there. You can just stay here with Xavier.”With that, he carried the first-aid kit and went to another injured person, leaving Winnie and Xavier alone.As soon as Josiah left, Xavier called out, “Winnie Garland!”Winnie was stunned. She was not used to him addressing her by her full name out of the blue.“What is it, Xavier Fairchild!” Winnie responded in the same manner.Knowing that she was rather irascible, Xavier let out a sigh and asked, “What exactly do you want me to do? Kneel down and beg you?” “What are you talking about? Are you having a fever?” Winnie was baffled.As she spoke, she raised her hand to touch his forehead.Xavier grabbed her hand and stared at her intently. “I don’t have a fever.”“Are you out of your mind?” Winnie hurriedly grabbed his hand. “Don’t you know that your arm is injured?”“I said it doesn’t hurt!” Xavier could not care less about his injury. “Do you remember what you promised me before? What are you secretly planning now?”Winnie rarely gave Xavier her word in a serious manner, but she did promise him one thing not long ago.I promised him not to deal with dangerous issues all on my own.She nodded, feigning ignorance. “I do remember. But the situation is not dangerous now. Why would be I planning something behind your back?”“Winnie, do you really think I don’t know what you’re thinking