Silly Bride

Chapter 217

and didn’t hear anything?”“Naturally, I won’t believe that entirely. Promise me something?” Winnie walked over to him and leaned against the container by his side.“What is it?”“Don’t tell Xavier about this.”A frown marred Josiah’s countenance. “But Winnie, this is very dangerous, you know?”Winnie scratched her head. “I’m sick of repeating myself. All of it, from my grandmother’s life and Xavier’s antidote to my black badge, is worth me making a trip personally. Besides…”Shooting him a look, she continued, “That isn’t the most dangerous place I’ve ever been.” After a long silence, Josiah relented, “Fine, then. It seems that no one can sway you from a decision you’ve made anyway. Can I ask you a question?”“Shoot.”“Since you’re so confident, why don’t you want Xavier to know about it? You’re afraid that he’ll worry, right? If you know he’ll worry, can you not go?”Frowning deeply, Winnie fixated her gaze on Josiah. “That’s not the only reason. He said he’d go with me if I were to go. But you’re his doctor, so you know his condition full well. His reflexes and stamina are no longer as good as before. You know what that means. If we were to encounter the same danger, I might be able to dodge easily, but the same can’t be said of him right now. I’m going over because I’ve got something crucial to do. I don’t want to lead him to his death.”“Is it absolutely necessary for you to go?”In response, Winnie nodded. “I’m going over to save someone, not to tempt fate. In all situations, my life comes first. Don’t take me as such a reckless person, okay? Just tell me this—can you promise to keep this secret for me for the time being?”Seeing her solemn expression, Josiah suddenly felt like teasing her.“What can you do if I were to go and tell Xavier about it now? Are you going to kill me?”Winnie had already seen the answer she wanted in his eyes. Still, mirth bubbled within her.“I won’t go as far as killing you since I’m not such a vicious person. But you won’t be able to escape a beating.”“No way! I’m utterly afraid of pain. But Winnie, you must be careful. Make sure that you’re fully prepared and be sure to tell me if you need my help.”Lifting her hand, Winnie patted Josiah on the shoulder lightly. “Thank you! I’ve still got to seek Lieutenant Zielinski out, so I’ll be going over first.”“Go ahead. I’ll go and get some gauze.” Josiah watched as she left before he spun around and headed in another direction.After going in search of Zayn, Winnie promptly returned to Xavier’s side.When she went over, he was sitting on the bench while fiddling with his phone single-handedly.She naturally rested her hand on his shoulder. Then, she dipped her head and glanced at his phone screen casually.“Louis is looking for you? Is it about work?”“Yeah.” Xavier didn’t shy away from her as he handled his work matters. After he had finished dealing with everything, he put his phone away and inquired, “What did Lieutenant Zielinski say? Has Granny been found?”“No. He urged me to go home and wait for updates. Let’s go back first since it won’t do us any good to wait here anyway. You need rest.”Xavier eyed her suspiciously. “Just leave like this? Are you sure you don’t mind?”“Naturally, I do mind. But we can only wait for updates, both from the police and my friend. Oh yes, did Josiah come over just now?”“Nope. Why?”“No reason. I merely want to ask him whether he’d like to leave together.” Relief suffused Winnie after she had ascertained that the man hadn’t come over to spill her secret to Xavier.Xavier nodded. As he stared at Winnie’s retreating back, he plunged into deep contemplation.In the end, Josiah didn’t leave with Winnie and Xavier.Winnie sent Xavier right over to Aqua Moana since it was near his office, making it convenient for