Silly Bride

Perceiving the reluctance and uneasiness in the man’s voice, Winnie kissed him lightly and coaxed, “If my eyes were fine, I’d go with you. In my present state, however, I’d only be a burden if I were to do so. This isn’t Lisanne’s business alone, so I’d also like to contribute, but that’s beyond my capabilities at the moment. Besides, my only task right now is to protect myself, no?”

“Yes, you’re absolutely right! I’ll do my best to return as soon as possible. That aside, I’ll call you every day. If I’m too busy or miscalculated the time, you must still phone me before going to bed. While I’m away, you’ve got to take good care of yourself. If you need anything done, have Mary and the others help to do it. Try not to do it yourself if they can accomplish it on your behalf. And if you’re bored, you can call your friends over. Don’t go out if there’s nothing important. Also, if there’s something you really need to handle personally, remember to bring the bodyguards along. Otherwise, you can have Josiah keep you company. Alternatively, Louis is fine. I won’t be taking him along this time, so he’ll be staying in Avenport. But then, there’s a lot of work at the office, so he might not be able to take care of you every second of every day. As such, go to Josiah if something happens, for I don’t trust anyone else. If it’s something even he can’t resolve, go and seek Grandpa out. He’ll come up with a solution. I’ll ring him later to tell him about this. Additionally—”

There was still a ton of advice he hadn’t yet voiced, but Winnie had already placed a finger against his lips.

She chuckled soundlessly.

“What a pity I didn’t record everything you said just now. You know what? You almost talked as much as you usually do in a month in that brief two minutes earlier. I’m not a kid anymore. Moreover, I know my limits. I’m aware that I’m currently a patient. Thus, I understand everything you said earlier. You don’t need to worry! All you need to do right now is arrange your itinerary.”

“That won’t do! I naturally have to make all the arrangements for you before I leave. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to rest easy.”

Winnie hugged Xavier around the waist tightly, a wealth of warmth suffusing her. Yet, she teased, “Okay. How about deciding my meals for the next month? And then, there are the clothes I’m to wear daily.”

“What an imp!” Lowering his head, Xavier planted a kiss on her. “Are you making fun of me?”

This time, Winnie chortled aloud. “But of course. Was it not obvious enough on my part? It’s no exaggeration to say that you’re acting as though this is the last time we’ll be seeing each other.”

Reflexively frowning, Xavier lifted his hands and cradled her face. “Touch wood, quick! Don’t utter such an inauspicious remark!”

been a

that moment, however, inexplicable fear lingered within him. He

then, Winnie solemnly

requested, he instinctively breathed a sigh of relief. Subsequently, he indulgently praised, “What a good

out.” Winnie was a strong person and didn’t like such

she brought Xavier to his knees

briefly, both were exceedingly reluctant to be apart and clung to each

hadn’t much time left. He needed to make arrangements for everything before boarding

settled work matters before handling the matters at the

the heels of that, he

he had finished doing everything, Winnie was already so

open, for she

sleep then, the few hours she had

and the others didn’t yet know about the tremendous progress Lisanne had made. Thus,

for a while,

that, he voiced his

consensus after paying an exorbitant price. In fact, I

brows creased. “He didn’t

choice but to admit, “He probably didn’t want you