Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)
Chapter 89

"Granny, where did you hear those from? Even if you are right, a person's character is not passed down in the family's genes. Not every male member of the Fairchild family is like that. You can't assume they're all like that just because one of them has a rotten personality."

Winnie could not help but feel that Jacinta was acting weirdly that day. It was as if the latter was not being herself.

"I don't care about that. If you still think of me as your granny, you should obey me. I disagree with you getting together with Xavier. You two must get a divorce! This whole thing started as an act anyway, so why are you confusing it with reality now?"

Jacinta grew more agitated as she spoke, causing her face and neck to flush.

Winnie did not wish to argue further with her grandmother, so she decided to concede temporarily and coaxed the latter, "All right. I got it, Granny. Don't get mad and let your anger affect your health. You're only halfway through with your meal. It's unhealthy for you to starve."

"Fine. I really hope you can listen to my advice. Let's finish the rest of the meal."

With that, Jacinta and Winnie returned to their seats around the table.

Winnie contemplated briefly before saying, "Granny, you're also aware that Old Mr. Fairchild has been hospitalized recently. He has always been kind to me, so I wish to visit him later." "Okay. I'll tag along."

"What? Weren't you despising Old Mr. Fairchild just a few moments ago? Are you sure you want to tag along?" Winnie was slightly taken aback.

Jacinta replied, "I'm afraid you'll get bullied. I heard Zyon has been going to the hospital every day lately to butter Old Mr. Fairchild up. All of them are under the assumption that Xavier is dead, so they want to get on Old Mr. Fairchild's good side for the sake of receiving more inheritance. Zyon is a monster! He nearly caused you to lose your life, so I cannot allow you to go there alone." She continued, "Besides, while you were faking your disappearance, Old Mr. Fairchild was kind toward me when I stayed in the Fairchild residence. He took great care of my needs, so I'll bring some oatmeal to visit him later. I'm just afraid that Xavier will deceive you. After all, I do not know the truth behind those matters I mentioned about Old Mr. Fairchild either since I merely heard them from others."

Winnie was nonplussed. "Granny, look at you. You're harboring prejudice toward others when you're not even sure about the truth. You might wrongly accuse others. By the way, be mindful not to accidentally divulge the fact that Xavier is still alive when you're at the hospital later."

"I know what to do. When have I ever let slip the truth while you pretended to be a fool in front of all the Garland family members? Don't worry. I won't ruin your plan!"

Soon, they arrived at the hospital.

Josiah knew the party was coming, so he left his office in advance and coincidentally bumped into Winnie and the rest at the elevator.

Josiah greeted Jacinta first before he teased Winnie, "Dum... Winnie, what is this thing you're carrying?"

Winnie rolled her eyes at him. Does he think I don't know he was calling me Dumbo after he changed his words in the middle of his speech?

"Why aren't you saying a word? You're behaving like a rude child."

She grinned at him politely. "This is oatmeal for Grandpa Rufus. Granny said sick people should consume easily digestible food like this because their stomach is weak."

"Oh. You're so smart. Why didn't you bring an extra portion for Specky?" Josiah nodded.

Winnie smiled. "You are Bad Specky, so you don't deserve to have this oatmeal."

Josiah was stumped momentarily. "Why do I feel you've become more sharp-tongued after not seeing you for a few days?"

Winnie merely chuckled in response.

Louis kept quiet as he took in their interaction. Dr. Houghton is only teasing Mrs. Fairchild in such a way because he has never seen her when she's not acting dumb. Anyway, judging by Mrs. Fairchild's laugh, reckon Dr. Houghton will face many difficulties in the future.

He hurriedly stepped in to lighten up the mood. "We'll be arriving soon."

As he spoke, the elevator doors opened with a ding.

With that, the party of four stepped out of the elevator. While they walked along the corridor, someone's voice sounded behind them before they even reached Rufus' ward. "Stop right there! Where do you all think you're going?"

All of them recognized that voice's owner to be Zyon. Everyone turned around except Winnie.

Louis took the initiative to greet Zyon, but the latter acted arrogantly and completely disregarded him.

Instead, Zyon pointed at Jacinta and said, "What do all of you mean by this? I am Grandpa's biological grandson. You guys stopped me from visiting him, yet you're now leading this strange elderly woman into Grandpa's ward. Have you all gone soft in the head?"

Josiah tucked his hands into the pockets of his white coat while wearing an indifferent expression. "That's because a certain individual's presence inside the ward will only disrupt the patient's quality rest time." "Is that so? Josiah, who do you think you are, acting all high and mighty in front of me? You are just Xavier's dog! How dare you spout nonsense around here now that your owner is missing. I think Xavier is most probably dead! Aren't you afraid you'll be beaten to death for acting so recklessly?"

“Ha!” Josiah snorted. His spectacles reflected the glint in his cold gaze as he uttered calmly, "I think everyone here can tell who's the one barking like a mad dog here. Have you forgotten why you're sitting in a wheelchair now?"

Zyon certainly remembered the reason vividly, as that was the outcome after Xavier bashed him up.

So what? If I am given an opportunity to turn back time, I will still choose to harass Xavier's wife in front of him, push his wife down the hill, and toss him into the sea to feed the fish!

"Josiah, I'm not wasting my time on you anymore. I am going to visit my grandpa now. Since all of you cannot stop me anyway, I suggest you all do yourselves a favor and save the trouble."

Josiah jeered at him, "What's the matter? Are you planning to let others push you into the ward while you sit in a wheelchair, Mr. Zyon? Are you not using the crutches today? Wouldn't that reflect your insincerity?"

Zyon considered Josiah's remark. He's right! I was too focused on quarreling with these lowly people that I almost forgot to use my crutches.

"Help me up and bring the crutches over!" Zyon immediately instructed his caretaker, who was standing behind him, after receiving the reminder.

The caretaker hastily assisted Zyon by propping the latter up with a set of crutches. After that, Zyon put on his act and walked toward Rufus' ward with the aid of the sticks.

Zyon did not notice Winnie since she did not turn her head around the entire time.

Moreover, he did not sense anything peculiar even as he shuffled past her.

To his shock, Winnie suddenly jerked her head around and yelped while making a face at Zyon.

Zyon was scared out of his wits because of Winnie's abrupt actions. As a result, he lost his grip on the crutches and fell onto the floor.

"Ah! A-Aren't you dead?"

Zyon thought he was seeing a ghost under broad daylight.

Frightened to his core, he crawled a few steps backward with his butt stuck to the ground.

Winnie pulled a face at Zyon and stuck out her tongue. "I'm a vengeful spirit who is here to take revenge!"