Silly Bride

Chapter 257

died earlier because I saw my dead comrades waving at me. I was about to meet up with them, but I suddenly heard you calling my name behind me. Your voice sounded so sorrowful. I didn’t want you to be sad, which then made me feel as though I still had unfinished matters to attend to. So I sprinted all the way to where your voice was coming from and saw you. When I came to, I realized the key was still in my hand and that I still haven’t set you free yet. I knew then that was what I came back to do. Once you’re free, it’ll be time for me to return.”“No, that’s not how it goes.” Winnie fixed her eyes on Christopher. “You don’t just die after you complete a specific task. There are still so many things waiting for you to do in real life.”His head shook lethargically. “There’s nothing left for me to do. My body’s condition won’t allow it. I don’t have any time or opportunity left. Can I say something to you, Winnie?”Staring at her, he saw the glimmers of light reflected in her teary eyes. Her look was tender and mournful. Winnie choked up somberly. “Can’t you wait until you get better before you say it to me? What if I say I don’t want to listen to it now?”“Then you’ll never have a chance to hear it in this life. Even if there is a next life, we may not have the chance to meet again. Are you that cruel to deny me a chance to speak?” As though Christopher was a wounded puppy, he peered at her with a pitiful and pleading look.In the end, she relented.Of course, she knew there was a chance he might not make it, even if she sent him to the hospital right away.Winnie squeezed out a grin. “Go ahead. I’ll listen.”“Okay.” Christopher’s smile turned joyous. The look in his eyes softened as he stared at their clasped hands. “I’ve always liked you in secret. When you rejected me after I proposed to you the first time, I thought I could wait until you and Xavier broke up before trying again. However, I know you’re the type of woman who won’t change her mind that easily once you fall for someone. Then I thought, maybe