Silly Bride

Chapter 239

clouds, bathed in a reddish hue, had glowing edges that were a sight to behold.Even though she heard Christopher walking over, she didn’t turn around until the latter was standing next to her and asked, “Is it beautiful?”A faint smile emerged on Winnie’s face. “It is. Don’t you think so too?”“Yeah. On the day a comrade of mine lost his life, I remember how the sky seemed to have been set ablaze in crimson colors. It felt as if the clouds were the same color as the blood that flowed out of his chest. When he collapsed, his face was looking in the direction of our country. As we never again want to see another of our own fall here, I don’t want to fail my mission. In fact, failure is not even an option, for I must bring them all home alive!”“I’m sure your men will definitely make it home.” All of a sudden, Winnie felt as if her admiration of the crimson sky had waned. Knitting her brows, she turned her attention to Christopher. “So, have your superiors agreed?”“Yes. I need to formulate a more detailed plan, but there’s not much time left today.” Christopher glanced at his watch and said, “I only have twenty minutes before I need to return. Otherwise, they’ll begin to suspect something. As for our next move, I’ll let you know once I’ve planned out everything.”“All right.” Winnie nodded. “In that case, let’s stay in touch. I’ll be heading over to Lightspring together with Xavier tonight. We’ll meet there when the time comes.”“No problem.”“Anyway, you should head down first. I’ll leave a short while later.”Standing on the rooftop, Winnie watched as Christopher headed down the stairs and out of the hospital. It wasn’t until she had determined he wasn’t being tailed that she swiftly left the rooftop.Winnie then returned to the hotel with a bag in hand.She had barely arrived at the entrance when Xavier opened the door from the inside, catching Winnie by surprise.“How did you know I was back?”Xavier—with a raised brow—replied, “We have a telepathic connection, of course. I heard the bodyguard mention that you left the ward an hour ago. Why did you only return now?”Winnie’s eyes narrowed. “How did you know? Were you spying on me?”The frowning Xavier voiced his dissatisfaction. “I already told you directly. How is that considered spying?”His reaction amused Winnie. “You should see the look on your face. I’m just pulling your leg, you know.”While speaking, she raised the bag she was holding to show Xavier. “I left the hospital to prepare this. Thus, I didn’t go out for no reason.”“What is it?” Xavier reached out to take the bag from Winnie’s hand.Winnie flashed a smile at him. “My equipment.”“Equipment?” A skeptical expression emerged on Xavier’s face. “What sort of equipment is this light? I don’t believe you.”“Just open it and see for yourself.” As Winnie pushed Xavier inside, she closed the door with a kick. Upon placing the bag on the table, Xavier unzipped it to find a variety of clothes inside.“Is this your so-called equipment?”“That’s right. What did you think I was talking about? Firearms? I might not be able to get them even if I had one whole day, let alone one measly hour.”“Why did you have to buy them here? Can’t you wait till we get to Lightspring?”“We might not have time once we’re there. Anyway, I’ll contact