Silly Bride

Chapter 378

gave it some thought. “Let’s go somewhere quiet.”“Sure. I’ll lead the way. But stay here and wait for me for a while. I’ll be right back.”“Okay. Be quick.”“I know. I’ll be back in two minutes. Wait for me.”A few moments later, Winnie heard the sound of branches rattling.Feeling curious, she asked, “What are you doing, Josiah?”Josiah kept her in suspense by saying, “It’s a surprise!”“Oh,” responded Winnie.She wasn’t sure if it was because of a gust of wind or if Josiah had shaken the branches, but she caught a whiff of the sweet smell of osmanthus.She seemed to be in a good mood when she said, “What a nice smell! Is osmanthus already in bloom at this time? Isn’t it a bit too soon?” Josiah’s voice rang out from a distance away. “Not really. It’s almost Thanksgiving. Isn’t it the time osmanthus blooms?”“Is it? When is Thanksgiving?” Winnie had been in and out of hospitals over the past month, and she had totally forgotten about Thanksgiving.“In a week’s time, I think. I’ll have to check the calendar to be sure.” Josiah’s voice was getting closer because he was making his way back to Winnie.As he was approaching, the sweet smell of osmanthus became more intense.“Here you go.” Josiah gave the flowers to Winnie. “Hold them.”Winnie reached out her hand to grab the flowers and waved at Josiah. “Thank you. They smell so nice. Why would you think of giving me flowers?”“So that I can lead the way by holding the flowers!” Josiah laughed.Winnie let out a hum of realization and said, “You’re rather caring, Dr. Houghton.”“You flatter me.”“Haha! You’re too humble!”Josiah then led Winnie to a bench, and they both sat down.While Winnie was smelling the flowers, Josiah asked, “Were you hiding something from me when we were in the car just now?”Winnie froze and kept mum.Seeing that, Josiah grew anxious and immediately rose to his feet before squatting down in front of her. He stared into her eyes and asked, “What exactly is the matter? Did something happen and you’re not supposed to talk about it? Does Xavier not know about it as well?”Winnie leaned against the bench and gradually closed her eyes. “Yeah. I haven’t told him. Something has been bothering him since he was keeping me company in Yartran over the past month. He’s been moody, so I didn’t tell him when it happened.”Josiah grew even more anxious. “What exactly happened?”Winnie furrowed her brows and answered, “My condition has worsened, and I had nosebleeds. Even my ears bled when I boarded the plane. Although I can’t see it, I know the red marks on my abdomen must’ve become more serious. I’ve already talked to Lisanne, and she’s also experiencing something similar. I’m going to see Lisanne in a while, so come with me.”Josiah’s face turned pale the moment he heard those words. “Why is this happening?”“Well, that’s just