Silly Bride

Chapter 303

the clue. You should take care of this, then. Remember to erase all traces after that.”“Don’t worry, Mom. I know what to do. By the way, you said Winnie got back. Did she realize something was off?”“No.” Jacinta thought about it and added, “I was packing when she came back, so I was caught by surprise. However, I’ve made up an excuse, and she bought it readily. I don’t think she suspects me.”“Okay, I’ll handle the rest. Mom, you must make sure Winnie doesn’t discover anything. After all, Xavier only listens to her. If she also starts to suspect you, our plans will be in vain.”“I know. Stuart, I don’t care what you do to Xavier, but you can’t hurt Winnie. She might not be related to me by blood, but to me, she’s my granddaughter.”Winnie happened to overhear Jacinta’s last sentence when she stepped out of the bathroom.She had been thinking about Jacinta when she was taking a shower.Someone must’ve bullied Granny when I wasn’t around. Otherwise, why would she suddenly want to return to her hometown alone?Thus, she quickly took a shower and came out to hear Jacinta talking to someone on the phone.She asked, “Granny, who are you talking to? Why did you mention my name? Was it the person who called when I arrived earlier?”Jacinta didn’t want Winnie to think she was acting suspicious, so she didn’t close the door when she made the call.She had no idea Winnie would finish showering in just a few minutes. After all, Winnie would usually spend half an hour in the shower.However, she quickly came up with an excuse. “Yes. It’s Abel from my hometown. You know, the one who guards the door of the shoe factory.”“Abel?” Winnie remembered who that was. If she wasn’t mistaken, Abel always had romantic feelings for Jacinta. “Granny, did you pack up to head back because of Abel? Did he ask you to go back?”That was actually true. As Winnie had that thought, Jacinta played along. “You can put it that way. I didn’t even have anyone to talk to when you weren’t around. Abel called me a few times, so I chatted with him. He knew I wasn’t happy with my grandson-in-law and told me that you have your own lives and that we shouldn’t disturb you. As he offered to keep me company, I thought it was a good idea and made up my mind. When he called again a while ago, I told him you refused to let me leave. He got upset, so I chided him for a bit. How could he say that? You’re my granddaughter, and he’s nothing compared to you. Anyway, I’ve decided to stay. No one can kick me out!”Winnie was amused. Granny’s decision was pretty hasty. If she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Abel, she would’ve done that ages ago. I can’t believe she came up with that excuse to not disturb my life.Sighing, Winnie said, “Granny, don’t let Abel’s words change your mind! My home is always your home. As long as you’re willing, I’ll take you with me even if I settle elsewhere.” …After dinner, Winnie had a good rest.She was woken up by her phone ringing the next morning.Squinting her eyes, she took her phone to discover it was Lucas. At once, she blew her top.“Lucas Marsh! I hope this is urgent. Otherwise, I’ll hunt you down and beat you up! Do you know what time it is? It’s not even eight o’clock yet! I dreamed that I just fell asleep, but you woke me up! I woke up twice—once in my dream, and once in reality! I’m really sleepy!”Lucas sounded rattled on the other end of the line as he pleaded, “Your Majesty, Ms. Garland, I’m really sorry! But please prepare to hear what I’m about to tell you. After my sister discovered what happened to Christopher, she didn’t eat or sleep for the past twenty-four hours. Today, she finally left her room. However, she’s in a bad condition. Christopher’s death came as a terrible blow to her. All she wants now is to find his body. She’s insisting on going to Manchernius herself.”Hearing that, Winnie was