Silly Bride

His phone was on when Winnie called, but no one answered.

Feeling worried about his lack of response, she immediately contacted Louis.

The man answered quickly, but his voice was soft, sounding as if it was an inconvenient time for him to take the call.

Louis responded, “Mr. Fairchild is in a meeting and probably won’t make it in time for dinner. You don’t have to wait for him, Mrs. Fairchild.”

Winnie questioned in annoyance, “Since that’s the case, why didn’t he tell me earlier?”

After all, in the past, Xavier would always inform her in advance if he could not join her for dinner.

In truth, Louis was also a little puzzled. In the past, even if Xavier was caught up in a meeting, he would take the time to reply to Winnie’s messages.

Clearly, Xavier had not notified Winnie that day, or she would not have contacted Louis.

However, Louis could not blame his boss and said the man had forgotten the matter. He could only apologize and accept responsibility for not reminding her in time.

Winnie had no intention of blaming anyone. She was merely worried that something had happened to Xavier because he didn’t answer her call.

Initially, she hoped to speak with him, but when Louis said he was at a meeting, she abandoned the idea.

After finishing dinner alone, Winnie went jogging for a while before returning to her room to wash up.

It was already nine in the evening by the time she finished blow-drying her hair. Not only did Xavier not return home, but he did not even call to explain his whereabouts.

Winnie tried to dial Xavier’s number again.

After waiting a long time, the man finally picked up his phone.

of the phone. After getting used to the voice, she asked, “Xavier, why

Winnie’s worried tone. That was exactly what he was aiming for. He intended to make the woman so anxious

need to wait for me. Do take good care of yourself when I’m not with you. If you need anything, tell Mary and the others.

I’m tired of hearing you repeat yourself

more before hanging up

was still as attentive as before, but

overthinking during the day. In fact, his attitude toward her had not changed; the only thing that seemed different was

there, the woman could not help but laugh at her

did I become so paranoid? Why am I wasting my time thinking about such useless

down, she

a good night’s sleep because

fell asleep

she did not have any good dreams

strange and grotesque creatures, and she could not escape from them. No matter how hard she tried screaming for help, not a

half-awaken state, she suddenly felt her body

huge boulder was pressing down on her chest,

when she felt

lying on top of her, reeking

so she kicked the person out of reflex, but

little when she thought Xavier had returned. However, she still felt a little uncomfortable

never once complained that you couldn’t breathe. Why are you saying this now? Is

irritated by his words that night. Perhaps it was because she wasn’t feeling well, or perhaps, it was the heavy

much

smell bad?” Harold unbuttoned his shirt and switched on the bedside lamp. “I didn’t drink that much. I came back in a hurry to

under her thin pajamas and

him away.

silently, his eyes filled with both hatred