Chapter 72

“It was my fault,” Mr. Winford unreservedly apologized, gently squeezing her waist. “Are you feeling uncomfortable?”

Ophelia’s face turned red as she softly responded, burying her face in his embrace.

“Next time, don’t barge in like that,” he suddenly said.

Ophelia looked up, feeling gloomy and unhappy. “I’m already your wife, so why shouldn’t I know about your matters?”

The man helplessly said, “I was afraid that Lia would get scared again.”

Ophelia immediately fell silent. Although her husband wasn’t as terrifying as the rumors suggested, she still knew a bit about his true nature, which was… cough, a little ruthless.

Seeing her obediently agree, Winford’s heart softened.

At dinner time, Ophelia finally came out of the room. The servants looked at the new mistress, who was even more radiant than before, and all lowered their heads in silence, not daring to show the slightest hint of disrespect. Anyone with eyes could see that the new lady had already become the apple of Mr. Winford’s eye. Who would dare to go against her? That would be asking for trouble!

Dinner was over, and it was time for Winford’s routine health check, but Ophelia did not see Alfred. She felt a stir in her heart and quietly asked Graham, “Where is Alfred?”

Graham looked at her deeply and said gently, “He did some things that Mr. Winford was not very happy about.”

Ophelia instantly understood that Alfred had probably been punished because of the incident at the club. In that situation, it was normal to first report to Winford, but Alfred, in order to set her up, deliberately let her go directly. Hmph, they deserved the punishment!

She turned to leave, but suddenly stopped and turned back to ask, “Those ladies in front…”

Graham was about to speak, but his expression changed slightly as he looked behind her and respectfully said, “Mr. Winford!”

Ophelia was startled and turned around, unexpectedly colliding into the man’s embrace.

“What was being said?”

Winford wrapped his arm around her waist in a possessive gesture, exuding a strong sense of ownership, and cast a glance at Graham that was neither too heavy nor too light. Graham hurriedly lowered his head.

“Hubby!” Ophelia turned around and hugged the man’s waist, her eyes sparkling like the stars. “How did you come over?”

As soon as the words fell, the hand on her waist tightened slightly. Winford narrowed his eyes and asked, “What’s wrong? Do you dislike me interrupting your conversation with someone else?”

Graham’s forehead was faintly beaded with cold sweat. It was just a couple of sentences; how could he have the ability to provoke such jealousy in Mr. Winford?!

Ophelia also heard it. She held back her laughter and shook her head playfully, saying, “I was just asking Graham two questions!”

The overwhelming pressure disappeared in an instant, and Graham quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

“Feel free to ask me anything you wanted to know; you didn’t have to look for someone else,” Winford said as he led her outside.

Ophelia puffed up her cheeks and cautiously glanced at his tall and imposing figure, his cold and charming profile. “But what I want to ask is about your several wives…”

“Not counted.”

“Ah?”

“They were not considered my ladies.” Winford stopped in his tracks, pressed his lips together, and seemed somewhat displeased. “I didn’t get a marriage certificate with them.”

He paused for a moment, touched her cheek, and whispered, “You were also my only one.”

Ophelia stared at him blankly, her heart pounding as if it were about to jump out. She suddenly jumped into his arms and held him tightly.

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing!” She buried her face in his arms, trying hard to hide it, but the corners of her lips couldn’t help but curl up.

The only one… he said, she was his only one!!

Not far away, Graham said, “Even though he didn’t get close, why did he still feel like he was unnecessary?”

“Then, why were they…” She hesitated and didn’t finish her sentence, but he understood her meaning.

Thinking of those women, he became somewhat aloof. “The first one did something she shouldn’t have done; the second one entered a place she shouldn’t have entered, and the third one I had never seen before.”

The first person who married him over did not have a simple purpose; she was bribed by someone from Kingchester. As soon as she entered, she was looking for an opportunity to steal secrets, and she was discovered as soon as she sneaked into the study. What Winford could not tolerate the most was betrayal; how could he possibly let her go?

The second one had no other thoughts, just a bit foolish. When Elva provoked him, she rushed into the room where the traitors were dealt with. Her fragile state of mind caused her to be scared out of her wits.