Silly Bride

Chapter 285

the internet! That woman has gone way too far! She must be punished for her insolence!Emily, on the other hand, advised him against going after Helen.“You can file a complaint against her through the proper channels, but you mustn’t resort to your underhanded methods. Remember, she has a very impressive background, so those methods aren’t going to be very effective. It could also ruin our family’s reputation.”Wilhelm was furious. “D*mn it! She’s lucky she didn’t get a clear shot of Winnie’s face. Otherwise, I would have her head on a silver platter! There’s something I don’t quite understand, though. Where did Helen get the information about Winnie being engaged to Nathaniel? She mentioned something about our families planning their marriages a long time ago.”“About that…” Emily gave it some thought and said, “I think that actually did happen.”“What? When did this happen? How come I’ve never heard of it? Who decided that? Does Winnie know about it?” Wilhelm asked with a frown.“Oh, Wilhelm… Calm down, will you? You asked me so many questions that I don’t even know which to answer first! I know you’re protective of your sister, but you should also be a little more considerate toward your grandmother!”Wilhelm was quick to apologize. “I’m sorry, Grandma. I just got a little worked up because Winnie is like a real sister to me. I still remember how she looked when we first brought her home. She looked pitiful, and yet, she was able to warm all of our hearts.”Back then, Wilhelm had some issues with his health. Everyone was extremely depressed because of it, and he even wanted to commit suicide at one point. However, Winnie calmed him down and reignited the flames of hope in his heart. He treasured her so much that he treated her like his own sister.Seeing as he was really concerned about Winnie, Emily decided to tell him what she knew.“Lady Joseph and your mother are close friends. I believe the thought of having Winnie and Nathaniel marry each other must’ve occurred to them at some point. Winnie may not have made herself known to the outside world, but a lot of people are aware of us adopting a Chanaean girl many years ago. I’m sure you’re familiar with the Huxley family tree, right? They had a Chanaean woman in it as well. Nathaniel’s father used to support Chanaea when the world was at war back then. He saved countless Chanaeans through the use of a church, and his heroic act touched the heart of a strong Chanaean woman. The two of them then fell in love and got married afterward. Because they have Chanaean blood in them, those from his generation onward are particularly fond of Chanaeans. Lady Joseph’s son, Nathaniel, is especially into Aplothian women. That’s why your mother and Lady Joseph made a verbal promise to have Winnie and Nathaniel meet each other. They wanted to see if it would be possible for the two to get married. From what I’ve heard, Nathaniel refused to meet Winnie. Your mother was planning on setting them up on a date, but she scrapped the idea when she found out about Nathaniel’s refusal. Just