Silly Bride

Chapter 219

them to be indecisive, so Winnie handed the other device to Xavier at once and taught him the method and password to access the encrypted interface of the phone.She began distributing the guns after both of them inserted their SIM cards into the phones.Xavier and Josiah fell silent when they saw how skilled Winnie was in assembling, aiming, and pulling the trigger of the guns.Noticing their unusual behavior, she could not help but turn her head around to glance at them.“Why are you two looking at me like that? Is it that weird for me to be good with guns? Don’t forget that I stayed in Yartran for a long time, and it is legal for people there to possess firearms.”Josiah adjusted his glasses. “Anyway, it’s because your movements are too smooth.”She smiled. “I shall take that as a compliment, then. By the way, are you two good at shooting?” “I guess I’m all right. I’ve never lost in playing shooting games,” Josiah replied.Winnie rolled her eyes at him. “Do you have the time to play games when you’re so busy all the time?”Josiah fiddled with the gun in his hand. “There is always time as long as you are determined to do something.”Xavier scoffed. “Don’t take his words seriously. If not because he had to take over the family’s hospital, perhaps he would’ve become an Olympics gold medalist in shooting.”“Amazing!” She turned around and gave Josiah a thumbs-up. Then, she asked Xavier, “What about you? How’s your shooting skill?”Josiah uttered non-exaggeratedly, “Him! Let’s put it this way. I learned shooting from him.”“Really?” A surprised look flashed across Winnie’s eyes when she reshifted her gaze onto Xavier.Xavier gave a more humble response than Josiah. “But I’ve only practiced in the shooting range. I don’t have any real-life gunfight experience.”“Real-life scenarios are indeed different from practice. In real life, there will be a lot of uncertainties, so a person’s state of mind will be highly tested during these circumstances. Nevertheless, one will get used to it after experiencing it a few times,” Winnie elaborated nonchalantly while wearing a smile.Xavier’s gaze darkened as he took in her casual demeanor.At that instant, he had countless things on his mind that he wanted to say to her, but he didn’t know where to start.Staring at Winnie, Xavier suddenly grasped her hand and dragged her out of the room.“What are you doing?” She knitted her brows but didn’t resist as she feared she might injure the wound on his arm.Hastily, Winnie merely kept her gun and followed him back to her room next door.As soon as they entered the room, he pushed her onto the bed before she could place the card into the cardholder and switch on the lights.“What are you doing—” Before she could finish the rest of her sentence, Winnie felt Xavier’s lips pressed against hers.Then, the sensation of a domineering kiss overwhelmed her instantly.He caressed her body with his large hands, prompting them to succumb to fiery desires.Winnie was someone who had a clear understanding of her yearnings, and she would never conceal her wants at any time.Disregarding the injury on his arm, she ripped apart his shirt without hesitation.The button of his shirt fell to the timber floor with a dull thud. At that moment, Winnie even temporarily lost her rationale.In the end, if it wasn’t because of the smell of blood from Xavier’s wound wafting into her nose, she might have chosen to see their intimate activity to the end.Panting heavily, she rolled over on the bed and said, “Let’s stop. You’re crazy. You know you’re injured, yet you seduced me.”“I’m sorry, Winnie.” Xavier turned on the bed and pulled her into his embrace. He buried his face in the curve of her neck and took deep breaths. His voice sounded deep and hoarse as he added, “Actually, I can still continue.”“Forget it.” She closed her eyes and recollected herself. “I don’t want this to turn into a bloodbath.”Xavier chuckled. “Bloodbath? What ridiculous description is this?”“This is all your fault for suddenly getting turned on!”“Yes. This is all my fault.” He held her tighter. “I was out of my mind at that moment. Do you know why?”“Why?” Winnie slowly rolled over and lay in his arms.“When I listened to you described your real-life battle experiences so casually and how good you were at handling guns, I suddenly realized how little I know about you. I don’t know anything about the things you’ve been through in the past. You didn’t even know of my existence when you went through tough times and were terrified. If I can turn back time, I’ll go back in time to when you were little and stay by your side as you grow up.”Winnie fell silent and was stunned. She did not expect he would tell her such a romantic speech at that time.Sensing the guilt and affection brimming in his eyes, she was genuinely touched by his sincerity.“You’re so silly.” She poked his aquiline nose while beaming at him. “Do you like me that much?”Xavier gulped and uttered hoarsely, “Yes.”Then, he pressed her against his chest, took a deep breath, and spoke with all seriousness.“After the initial phase of our relationship, where everything was new and exciting, you’ve been integrated into my life and are now an inextricable part of my body and soul. I love you more than anything else in this world.”She was running out of breath as he hugged her tightly, but she did not struggle or put up any form of resistance.Instead, Winnie merely listened to her heart.“I love you too, Xavier.”He kissed the top of her head. “Okay. I know your feeling towards me is not as intense as mine, but that’s alright as long as you love me.”“Who said that? Who are you to say my feelings are not as strong as yours?”He chuckled. “Dummy. I can give up my life for you at any time without hesitation. This has already become part of my instinct, driving me to take action before my mind can give me a signal on what to do. Are you able to do the same?”She opened her mouth to retort, but no words came to her for a few seconds. “I’ll never let you face any danger on your own, but I’ve yet to accomplish the reflective action you mentioned. Give me some time, okay?”Xavier grinned without saying a word. He simply leaned forward and repeatedly kissed the girl in his arms, showering her with so much love she could drown in his affection.At three o’clock in the afternoon,