“Are you telling the truth? Is Christopher really still alive?”
“Yes!” Greta nodded with conviction. “There’s no way I would joke about something like this. Due to the secrecy of our identities, the news still can’t be revealed to the public. But today, I have been given permission to explain the matter to you.”
“That’s good.” Just the thought of Christopher being alive caused Winnie’s eyes to redden.
Throwing Xavier a glance by reflex, she remarked emotionally, “He’s still alive, Xavier. He isn’t dead!”
“Mmm-hmm.” Xavier tightened his grip on her hand. “This is certainly good news.”
Despite his indifferent expression, the revelation significantly alleviated the guilt he carried over murdering Christopher.
He inquired further, “How badly is he hurt? Can we visit him?”
“About that…” Greta broke into an awkward smile. “Not at the moment. Firstly, his condition is classified. Secondly, he still needs to rest. Even though he didn’t lose his life falling from the second floor, his brain and spine were affected by the impact. All this while, he has been recuperating in bed and has only returned to the country recently. Therefore, it will still be a while before you’re allowed to visit him.”
“In that case, how is his recovery?” Winnie asked anxiously as injuries to the brain and spine were debilitating.
Greta pursed her lips. “You don’t have to worry too much about that. Captain Bennett not only has a strong constitution but also a resilient will. Although his legs are still not coordinated, he’s working hard on the program the doctor drafted to treat him. Thus, I believe he will make a full recovery soon.”
“I’m glad to hear that!” Suddenly, Winnie felt responsible for what had happened. “Back then, I shouldn’t have left him behind. If it wasn’t for you, he wouldn’t have survived.”
“There’s no need to feel guilty,” Greta comforted her. “If you had tried to take him with you at the time, you might have ended up suffering from Harold’s schemes. Besides, I was at the scene back then. It seems destiny has decided Captain Bennett’s time hasn’t come yet.”
“Indeed.” Winnie broke into a smile. “The Grim Reaper isn’t ready to collect yet. Greta, will you be seeing him again? Can you pass him a message for me?”
“What is it?”
“Please convey my apologies and tell him that we’re happy to learn he’s alive and well.”
“Sure, no problem.”
“One more thing,” Winnie suddenly recalled something. “What about his parents? We met them two days ago and could see that both of them were devastated.”
“I’m sure they must feel awful, but the organization has made plans to inform them about the good news, so don’t worry about it. Actually, he knows that I’m coming to see both of you and has asked me to pass a message and an item.”
“What is it?”
Greta gave Xavier a look before turning her attention back to Winnie. “Captain Bennett said that you asked him a question after he fell off the building. However, he lost consciousness before he could finish his reply. Worried that his incomplete answer would give you the wrong idea, he said that when you asked him who pushed him down, he replied with the name Xavier. Nonetheless, he didn’t mean that Xavier was the culprit. Instead, he just wanted to warn you that Xavier was in danger.”
“Warn me?” Knitting her brows, Winnie turned toward Xavier subconsciously.
Xavier, too, was curious. “Was I in danger then? Didn’t I push him off the building by mistake?”
The frowning Greta shook her head. “I’m afraid not.”
While speaking, she took out a ring and placed it in Winnie’s hand.
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