Silly Bride

Chapter 223

of days. They’re safe while Zyon is lying low. No one will harm an elderly or a patient. Once I get rid of Zyon, their job is done, and I’ll send them back to you in Lightspring,” promised Christopher.“What if…” Winnie paused before continuing, “This is a big ‘what if,’ but what will happen if you fail to defeat Zyon?”He reassured her, “Don’t worry too much. I have a plan B. I have a friend here who’ll send your granny and Rachel back should I perish with Zyon. We’re police officers, and they’re our citizens. We will always prioritize their safety, no matter where we are. That aside, you should have more faith in my abilities. Zyon is hardly my match. I won’t let him ruin our plans.”Winnie nodded earnestly. “I believe you! You’ll definitely be safe.”“Thank you for your conviction.” Christopher smiled at Winnie tenderly and said, “Come on. I’ll send you out.”Christopher brought Winnie to the yard.It was now bright enough for her to ascertain her surroundings.Winnie surmised that the shootout had happened in this very yard.There was a swimming pool in the center of the yard, and someone was still dragging a body out of the blood-stained water. Winnie quickly averted her gaze from the pool.Further ahead, she saw the innkeeper gathering all the women he had brought over last night.He was counting the number of people before him. Suddenly, he exclaimed, “Why are we missing one person? Was she shot dead last night?”He had barely finished speaking when beside him, a woman tucked in a man’s embrace smacked her lips in Winnie and Christopher’s direction.“She’s not dead. There she is!”The innkeeper looked toward Winnie and was relieved to find her unharmed.He could not care less if Winnie had found the person she wanted to save. All he knew was that he would get paid as long as he sent her home safely.He shot Winnie a knowing look and teased, “I was just wondering where you went. So you went to Chris’ room, eh? You’re really something else. Chris never likes any of the women I bring here. Come on. It’s time to go home. You can come here again and entertain Chris!”Winnie glanced at Christopher before striding toward the innkeeper.Suddenly, Christopher pulled her into a tight hug.They acted like a pair of lovers who could not bear to be separated, but it was merely a cover for them to exchange