Silly Bride

She said to Josiah, “Ignore him. I loved to collect rings in the past, and I received countless from others. There were gold, silver, diamond, agate, pearl, and the like. I had several boxes, and each ring was unique.”

Upon hearing that, Xavier immediately frowned. In a bossy tone, he announced, “No, that won’t do. I’m taking over your rings. Henceforth, you can only wear rings from me.”

Winnie was tickled pink. “Not even for collecting?”

“Nope. If you want to collect rings, I can help to scout for you. However, you can’t ever accept any from others.”

“Not even if it’s from a female friend or elder?”

Xavier’s brows furrowed. “In such a case, I can relax the scope appropriately. Oh, never mind. I think it’s best for me to send out a notice to forbid others from giving you rings.”

“Cut it out! All right, it’s time to eat.”

As Winnie said that, she stood up and headed toward the kitchen.

Behind her, Xavier silently pointed a finger at Josiah.

Shrugging, Josiah whined softly, “I’m beyond innocent. Before buying the jewelry, I snapped a picture and sent it to you. Didn’t you already see the ring back then? You didn’t say anything at that time.”

“I didn’t see it. Your photography skills were so bad that light reflected off the entire jewelry box. Didn’t you notice that?” Xavier hissed through gritted teeth.

“Was it my fault that the lightning in the shop was too bright? Who told you to act so slowly? Take out the ring you prepared, then.”

“Stop yakking here when you know nothing.”

Meanwhile, Winnie was rendered speechless.

head back in amusement. “Do you two think that I’m deaf? What are you whispering about there?

reminded Xavier about something—he owed

to give Winnie a grand wedding. Yet due to various external factors, this matter has been put on the back burner. And at present, this doesn’t seem to be the best time either. I wonder if I should wait until she has recovered before making plans or

Winnie abruptly brought up

me set up an appointment at the fertility department, Dr. Houghton.

rang out, both Xavier and

Xavier’s countenance. “Didn’t you agree not

didn’t take his words to heart, but I’ve got to take my own health to heart, no? If there’s really something wrong with me, I’ve got to seek treatment earlier. If things were

was worried that she would be upset if the test results ended up

is different from usual right now. How about waiting until the pathological changes from the radiation have been resolved

that I wouldn’t be able to take the blow? That would never happen. My principle in doing things is to resolve whatever problems that exist. I’d never lie to

Then, he shifted his gaze to Josiah. “Make an appointment for me as well. I’ll go with

quite a lot, but the food suddenly tastes bland now.

“You’re truly an expert at taking advantage

pressing

went to

to show the report to him first when it was out. Then,

are really a perfect match. Sure enough, birds of a feather flock together. She said the same thing to me, insisting on having a look at her report first before she tells you the results. You’re both truly experts at making my life

listen to me. Tell me first, then do as she asked. I’ll pretend

he was also reluctant

already

few specialists, planning to have everyone keep Winnie

the results were great, there was

was delivered to Josiah directly the moment it

scrunched together deeply as he scanned his eyes over the black-and-white diagnosis report in his