Walking up to Emily’s side with knitted brows, she asked softly, “Grandma, what’s going on? Hasn’t Xavier passed Wilhelm’s trial? Why are there still more conditions?”
“You worry too much, Winnie.” The smiling Emily patted Winnie’s hand. “Why don’t you let your grandfather finish?”
Winnie maintained her frown in silence. This isn’t a matter of me being overly worried or not, but Grandpa and Grandma are not playing by the rules.
Nonetheless, Winnie still respected Joshua greatly. “In that case, Grandpa, I would like to hear what they are.”
“All right then. On behalf of myself and Winnie’s grandmother, I would like to state three conditions.” Giving Xavier a solemn look, Joshua remarked, “These three conditions are not tough, and I hope that you can agree to them.”
“Please go on.”
“Firstly, I’m aware that you are poisoned by a substance that affects you mentally, and it will take you a long time to fully recover. Nonetheless, I do hope that you can stay in good health so that you will be able to live a long life together with Winnie. Is this something you can promise me?”
Xavier, expecting Joshua to make things difficult for him, was surprised that the first condition was just for him to stay healthy.
Feeling ashamed over thinking ill of the other man, Xavier stood upright and replied earnestly, “I swear that I’ll stay in good health.”
“Good. Remember your promise. Secondly, no matter how loving a couple can be, it’s inevitable that you will quarrel. Therefore, I hope that you can maintain a forgiving attitude. No matter how serious the conflict between both of you is, you can never do any harm to her. Obviously, we will ask Winnie for the same.”
“All right.” The second point couldn’t be any clearer to Xavier. “I promise you that I won’t hurt Winnie under any circumstances. Moreover, I’ll love and treasure her for the rest of our lives.”
“Very good. Now, to the last condition.” Joshua and Emily exchanged glances before continuing, “I know both of you have registered your marriage in Chanaea, but you will still need to hold an official wedding, as it is my wish to see a grand wedding for my granddaughter. However, it goes without saying that if Winnie prefers to keep a low profile, we naturally won’t force the matter. Will you be able to do this?”
“I will!” Xavier agreed without any hesitation. After all, he had long planned to organize a wedding to make it up to Winnie. It was just that they never had the opportunity to do so.
At that moment, Emily joined in the conversation. “As for the wedding, there’s something I would like to add. I hope that you can organize two. One will undoubtedly be in Chanaea, while the other will be held here. Is this acceptable to you?”
“Of course it is.” It never crossed Xavier’s mind that Joshua and his wife would state these three conditions, for they were what he was supposed to do anyway.
As for Winnie, she felt embarrassed for overreacting earlier.
Touched by her grandparents’ words, she felt tears welling up in her eyes. “Grandpa, Grandma, are these even considered conditions?”
“They are.” Emily gave Winnie’s hair a gentle tousle. “Your grandpa and I hope to see you lead a happy life.”
Just as she spoke, Emily looked in Wilhelm’s direction. She asked, “Wilhelm, do you still have any objections?”
“In fact, I do.” Wilhelm elaborated, “Just staying healthy isn’t enough. As I have said before, he must have the ability to ensure Winnie’s safety.”
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