Josiah found the number familiar, but at that moment, he could not recall whose it was.
When Winnie saw the look on Josiah’s face, she immediately figured out he did not recognize the number.
Hence, she put the phone on speaker and explained to Josiah, “This is Xavier’s number at Lagune Mansion.”
“Oh, right! You’re right! Now I remember. This is indeed his number at the mansion.”
At the same time, Xavier’s growling voice could be heard from the phone.
“Dumbo, I have limited patience. It’s one thing for you not to be home at such a late hour, but another for another man to be by your side. Who gave you the courage to do this, huh? Where are you right now? Tell me your address right away!”
Hearing that, both Winnie and Josiah fell silent.
“Why aren’t you talking anymore? Did you turn mute, or did you lose your courage, huh? Answer me! Don’t make me repeat myself three times. Do you still want to go to the charity gala or not?”
Winnie and Josiah shared a look in silence.
In the end, Josiah was the first to speak. He whispered to Winnie, “The memories he has must be the ones before the charity gala. He thinks that he’s at that time period right now, and it’s likely that he has forgotten everything that happened after that. You’re still the Dumbo from before to him.”
“Josiah? Are you the one beside Dumbo?” Xavier asked in surprise when he heard his good friend’s voice.
However, Josiah was even more surprised than him. “You remember me again! Oh, right. You wouldn’t have gone to my office to take the keys and my phone otherwise.”
“Who took your phone? I was just about to ask you why I have your phone in my pocket. Where’s my phone? Did you take the wrong one?”
After a moment of speechlessness, Winnie chimed in, “Your phone’s with me. It’s broken.”
“You broke it? Forget it; forget about the phone. Are you feeling unwell? Why are you in the hospital? Also, why didn’t you tell me you went to the hospital?”
Winnie stammered, “I-I’m visiting someone in the hospital. I’ll come back right away. Just stay right at home and don’t go anywhere.”
“What do you mean? Were you not planning to come back?” Xavier sounded displeased. “Even if you’re mentally challenged, I still like you because you’re the woman I married. Where else were you planning to stay the night other than in my arms?”
Winnie’s jaw nearly dropped.
In the past, she would have thought that he was good at flirting.
However, now, all she could think was how ludicrous he was and the awkwardness she felt.
Hence, Winnie cleared her throat and replied, “Didn’t I say not to go anywhere? I’m coming back right away.”
“No!” came Xavier’s instant rejection. “I’ll pick you up! I won’t be at ease to wait for you to come back yourself.”
Winnie parted her lips to object to that, but a wave of complicated feelings washed over her. Even when he had issues with his brain, he was still wracked with worry for her.
Nevertheless, before she could say anything else, Josiah spoke.
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