Silly Bride

Chapter 164
The official websites of those organizations and foundations expressed their support for Winnie and expressed their gratitude for
all that she had done for children and people with intellectual disabilities.Apart from that, many parents of mentally-handicapped
children had written thousands of words to share their struggles, thank her for her selfless help, and praise her
virtues.Considering the ramifications of the incident for society, even the publicity department of the police station in the northern
district of the city that detained her for possessing illegal drugs back then brought up the subject and clarified it for her during a
live broadcast. Additionally, they warned the general public against filing fabricated reports, despite having the right to report an
offense.Every single official account and real family spoke out in favor of Winnie. They were not bragging in any way. They were
simply telling the truth.Once more, Winnie’s name was known all over the country and her good deeds were visible to anyone
with a smartphone.What a display of generosity and kindness!How many people in Chanaea, or even the entire world, were
capable of such generosity?All the netizens changed how they addressed Winnie and called her Ms. Garland respectfully.Some
even stated that they would support her even if she was a citizen of Yartran for all the charitable acts she had done in
Chanaea.She was free to choose any nationality as long as she was content with it. She was extraordinarily strong and had
made important contributions to society. Hence, she would most likely be welcomed as a citizen of any nation.Because of her
alone, the stock price and reputation of Garland Group skyrocketed.However, Winnie scowled when Jasmine showed her the
trending news online.Noticing her expression of displeasure, Jasmine instantly explained, “I didn’t say anything about Hope
Elementary School. You mentioned not wanting the kids to be disturbed. I would never dare tell anyone about it.”“I’m aware that
you didn’t say it.” Winnie knitted her brows tightly. “If those people really want to know, they can easily find out everything I’ve
done.”It was just that she had never intended to be so high-profile.She never wanted her charitable work or her relationship with
the Speiser family to be known to the general public.Yet, she seemed to gain more and more fame ever since she married Xavier
and acquired Garland Group.Her name had become well-known across the nation, particularly in the last few days, thanks to
Nate.Nate, meanwhile, was still unsatisfied despite smashing the computer. Along with the TV in the living room, he also
smashed his newly purchased phone.Originally, his intention was to make everyone pour scorn on Winnie. Little did he know
that, as things progressed, she would be exalted to the skies.In the past few days, her popularity had reached an unprecedented
level. Most likely, no one would be able to surpass her in the upcoming years.“No. I can’t let her go like this.” Nate refused to give
up. He could not accept that the woman he loved was no longer alive, but Winnie was admired by thousands of people.Hearing
Nate’s words, his assistant was rendered speechless.“Nate, please give up. Don’t even think about putting Winnie Garland
down. Her social influence is now far too strong.”“So what? I’m not afraid of her. Just wait and see!”In the meantime, Winnie left
Garland Group with Jacinta once she had finished her work.She habitually opened the door for her grandmother, but Jacinta
remained motionless.“After sending me home, where are you going?” Jacinta questioned Winnie as she cast a wary glance the
latter’s way.Feeling nonplussed, Winnie replied, “Of course, I’m going to stay with you, Granny.”“Be specific. Where are we going

together? Are you trying to take me to Xavier’s mansion?”“Granny, you’re overthinking it. I plan to go back to our own place with
you.”In fact, Winnie had received a call from Xavier a few hours ago. He said that there was a significant issue with a project in
the neighboring city and that he had to travel there personally, so he was not in Avenport at the moment.However, even if he was
in Avenport, she would still accompany her grandmother that night.“That’s more like it!” With that said, Jacinta obediently got into
the car.Since Winnie was a little exhausted, she closed her eyes as soon as she got in the car. It was Jacinta who woke her up
when they arrived.After eating something at home, Winnie was no longer as sleepy as she had been.Only then did she tell
Jacinta about Xavier’s situation.Needless to say, Jacinta could not believe her ears when she heard it.“What? So many things
happened on the night of the fiftieth-anniversary celebration? There was even a casualty? Why did you hide such a significant
matter from me? Do you intend to never return and keep quiet if I didn’t go to Fairchild Corporation?”“I don’t want you to worry
about me. The situation was extremely dangerous that day. Even now, thinking back on it makes me feel a little scared. If it
hadn’t been for Xavier, maybe I would have become stupid again, just like when I was a kid.”“Is that real?” Jacinta was still
unable to believe it. “Why hasn’t anyone brought up Yulissa’s death at all if she is dead?”“It’s because it’s in a relatively remote
demolition area. In addition, the Fairchild family requested that it be kept a secret. Without a doubt, the police wouldn’t disclose it
to the general public. Not everyone in the Fairchild family was aware of it.”“I see. It’s true that he deserves our sincere gratitude
for saving you from those needles, but Winnie...” Jacinta frowned before continuing, “He became like this because of you, so
you should indeed take good care of him, but that doesn’t mean you have to be his lifelong partner to show your appreciation.
His family isn’t an ordinary family. I’m sure they could hire a professional caretaker to take care of him. If you really want to help,
you can hire a qualified caretaker and pay for it. You’ve promised me that you’d divorce him. I was already against your
relationship before he was injected with the toxin. I would never agree to it now that he’s in this state and could go insane at any
time!”“Granny.” Winnie furrowed her brows slightly. “I understand you’re concerned about me. You think that the men of the
Fairchild family have poor morals and would harm me. However, if everything Xavier had gone through had been a test, he
would have passed it long ago. I’m in love with him right now, and I want to spend the rest of my life with him. Granny, you’re a
very special person to me, and I’m hoping for your blessing.”After a lengthy period of silence, Jacinta piped up, “No. He passed
your test but not mine!”Winnie finally cracked a smile when she heard that. “I’m glad you’re willing to give him a chance. He won’t
let you down, I’m sure of it.”In the neighboring city, although Louis worked hard to keep Winnie’s situation a secret from Xavier,
Xavier still heard about the news because it was trending online.As soon as Xavier finished reading it, he was infuriated. “Who
the hell is slandering Dumbo? Is it Nate Fraser?”Josiah, who had come with Xavier to look after him, asked, “Do you really
understand the news?”“What do you mean?” Xavier questioned.Letting out a sigh, Josiah inquired, “Do you still think she’s dumb
after all this?”Instantaneously, Xavier frowned and stated in a serious and solemn tone, “What’s wrong with you? She has always
been my Dumbo!” Having said that, he instructed Louis, “Call Nate. I’d like to meet him. The sooner the better.”“Okay, Mr.
Xavier.”Louis picked up the phone and called right away to schedule a meeting with Nate.He initially had a normal expression on
his face, but as soon as he heard what the other party was saying, his expression quickly became unpleasant.“What’s wrong?”

Xavier queried the moment he sensed that something was amiss.Upon hearing that, Louis frowned and handed the phone to
Xavier.“Mr. Xavier, Mr. Nate has asked to speak with you.”