Silly Bride

Chapter 236

could already see the bodyguard guarding the room at a distance.When the bodyguard saw them, he immediately trotted toward them.He halted his movements two steps away from the couple and informed sternly, “I’m sorry, Mr. Fairchild, Mrs. Fairchild. I couldn’t complete the task I was given. Additionally, because of my mistake, Mdm. Sumner was injured. Please punish me! I don’t mind if you both want to scold or hit me!”Winnie furrowed her eyebrows slightly. Just from a glance, she could see the scratch marks on both sides of the bodyguard’s face. Scabs had already formed on those wounds. It was pretty obvious that those marks were caused by fingernails.Truth be told, she did want to reprimand the bodyguard, but she was an understanding person.There was no way a muscular young man couldn’t keep an elderly under control. However, if one were to do that, the elderly would undoubtedly suffer some form of injury. If a man like that improperly exerted his strength, then the elderly in question might even get killed.The bodyguard must’ve been unwilling to restrict Jacinta by force, which then allowed her to escape and accidentally fall down the stairs. When Winnie thought about that, she took in a deep breath and asked, “How did you get the scratches on your face?”“Eh?” The bodyguard was dumbstruck for a moment because he didn’t expect that to be the first thing out of her mouth.The scratches were caused by Jacinta, but he believed he mustn’t complain about the old woman in front of Winnie, so he lied, “I accidentally got them when I ran and brushed against the wall. These are all just minor scrapes. It’s not anything serious.”Of course, Winnie knew he was lying, but the fact that he didn’t shift the blame made a good impression on her. He’s a loyal man.However, she still felt compelled to reprimand him. “I’ll deduct your bonus since you were unable to complete the very important mission we entrusted you with. Be more careful next time, all right? If something like this happens again, you should know how to handle it.”“I’ll bear that in mind, Mrs. Fairchild! Thank you!” the bodyguard replied.“Mhm.” Winnie then noticed Xavier had been staring at her from the corner of her eye.Turning to him, she asked, “What’s the matter? Does it upset you that I was lecturing your people?”“Why would I be upset?” His eyes were filled with affection. I feel like she’s constantly emitting an alluring charm that’s just so d*mn attractive to me.Xavier chose not to reveal his actual thoughts and furrowed his eyebrows. “You shouldn’t be making distinctions like that. I already belong to you, so why wouldn’t my people and assets be yours too?”“Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that. Ignore what I said, then.”He smiled quietly before turning to the bodyguard. “What did the doctor say?”“Her fibula was fractured, and she has a mild concussion. Her leg has already been put in a cast and hung up,” the bodyguard answered. There were also some scrapes on the old woman’s arm and face, but those were minor injuries. It would take only a few days before they healed.Jacinta was an elderly woman, so getting a fracture wasn’t some minor issue. That was why the doctor suggested she rest on the bed and not leave it for the time being. However, that would mean she couldn’t return to her home country until she recovered.“Then she’ll have to recuperate here first,” Xavier uttered after listening to the bodyguard’s report.