Silly Bride

Chapter 393

ever have. I’ll be by your side when you need me and happily let you toss me aside when you don’t. So, what do you think?”Xavier was at a loss for words, for he wanted to kick Lucas out at that very moment.Little did he expect Winnie to agree. “Sure. Actually, my husband and I were just discussing what to do next. We did intend on spending a few days visiting the nearby island. Now that the King of Ships is coincidentally sitting right opposite me, you have to get us a yacht. That will save my husband the trouble of having to arrange for one.”“Of course. Your wish is my command,” Lucas readily agreed before changing his tact. “However, can you stop mentioning your husband at every turn? Who are you trying to show off to?”“You, obviously. You’re the one who’s still single. I have a husband, while you don’t.” Winnie flashed a mischievous smile as she hugged Xavier’s arm tightly and leaned against him.She was getting back at Lucas for mentioning in front of Xavier how they chatted late into the night under the stars.As for Xavier, the tension in his brows gradually eased after hearing Winnie mention him repeatedly. By the time Lucas and Winnie discussed the details of the trip, his initial hostility had already dissipated.Lucas was also sensitive to the situation. Having no intention of getting in Winnie and Xavier’s way, he wrapped up the discussion quickly and left.Upon his departure, the impatient Xavier pulled Winnie onto the couch.Biting her lip gently, he nuzzled his head against hers. “What did you just call me just now? Hmm? Can you say it again?” “You enjoy hearing it?” Cognizant that Xavier was talking about the word “husband,” Winnie refused to satisfy his request. “No.”“Why not? In that case, don’t blame me for doing this.”Both of them fooled around for a while before stopping to catch their breath.Winnie subsequently pulled Xavier into her embrace and explained earnestly, “Don’t take Lucas seriously, as he was just teasing you. Both of us are good friends, and our relationship has always been platonic. I even got to know Lisanne through him. He’s actually someone who knows where to draw the line.”“Mmm-hmm.” Xavier tidied Winnie’s messy hair for her as he replied, “I’m well aware that he was joking just now and the fact that he’s a good friend of yours. That’s why I didn’t reject his suggestion. Besides, his presence would be helpful when we sail out to sea. I don’t have to worry about you being alone on the yacht when I go diving. I would have concerns if it were anyone else.”“I’m glad to hear that.” Winnie gently massaged Xavier’s head. “Lucas is a good man. I hope that both of you can become friends, just like how Josiah and I are now. He’s both a friend of yours and mine. That said, I’m not forcing the issue. We’ll just let it develop naturally.”After grunting in acknowledgment, Xavier got up and lifted Winnie in his arms. “Time for bed.”The next morning, even though it was past the agreed time to depart, Lucas waited till Winnie emerged in the dining room before speaking to her.That day, the three of them set sail for a small island nearby.There wasn’t any particular activity on the first day. Thus, they simply walked around the island to familiarize themselves with it.It wasn’t until the second day that they sailed out to fish.While Xavier went diving, Lucas commandeered the yacht and fished at the same time.Winnie, too, hooked up a bait, hoping to catch something bigger than Lucas.By using the line method to fish,