The Substitute Bride: Idiot Or Not? novel Chapter 20

Winnie halted subconsciously and started to back away from the bathroom.

As Josiah's voice rang out from the other end of the line, the sound of rushing water stopped.

As it turned out, Xavier had already dialed Josiah's number before entering the bathroom. It was just that the call was only picked up then.

Because the phone was in speaker mode, Josiah's voice sounded loud. “What's the matter, Xavier? Why are you calling me at such an hour? Don't you need to accompany Winnie?”

Xavier's tone was filled with impatience when he said, “I need you here right now. I've been drugged.”

Stunned, Josiah spluttered, “W-What? Drugged? What have you been drugged with? Was it some kind of aphrodisiac?”

Xavier couldn't be bothered to explain the whole story to him, so he said, “Yes! So come over right this instant!”

“All right, all right! I'll be there right away! If you really can't hold it in, dunk yourself in cold water to calm yourself. Wait for me!”

The call was hung up after that. Soon after, the sound of rushing water sounded again.

Winnie knew at once that Xavier was preparing a cold bath.

But the weather's so cold now! Not to mention his body's burning... Won't the extreme change in temperature damage his body? Is Josiah a quack doctor or something? Besides, there's a more direct and easier way to solve this...

At that thought, a smile tugged on Winnie's lips, and she stepped into the bathroom once more.

This time around, she pulled the glass door open and walked in without hesitation.

Upon seeing Winnie, Xavier stiffened. “What are you doing coming in here? Get out.”

Winnie widened her eyes to stare at him, her face full of innocence. “Handsome, why are you wearing pants while taking a bath? And why isn't there any steam coming from the water?”

Xavier did not expect that she would barge in like that after all the effort it took for him to refrain from touching her. He growled, “Get out now. Didn't anyone teach you not to come in when people are taking a bath?”

Winnie shook her head. “Nope. There were a lot of people too when Granny and I were taking a bath in the bathhouse. Granny even helped rub my back. Handsome, do you need me to help rub your back?”

As she spoke, she approached him.

“Oh, my God! The water's ice cold! You're going to get sick if you take a bath in that. Why don't I put in some hot water for you?”

Winnie put on a clumsy act, taking down the shower head and spraying Xavier with water.

The warm water felt nice when it came into contact with Xavier's body. However, it also reignited the fire within him.

His body stiffened yet again, and his rippling muscles were so beautiful that Winnie's eyes lit up.

Oh my, I would very much like to put my hands on that eight-pack of his!

She uttered, “Handsome, I'll help rub your back.”

The moment she touched his shoulder, Xavier felt the self-restraint he had been so proud of crumbling instantly.

He gritted his teeth and grabbed her wrist before choking out, “Dumbo, I don't need you to rub my back! I'm just feeling unwell right now. Do you understand?”

“Where are you feeling unwell? Let me help you.”

Xavier raised his brow. “You want to help me? Will you still be so eager to help if I told you that I'm going to devour you tonight?”

Winnie cocked her head, looking curious. “How are you going to devour me? Are you going to nibble on my lips again like what you did earlier in the room?”

As she spoke, Xavier leaned in and captured her lips with his.