Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

"While it's possible to nurture feelings, you will still suffer in the long run."

"If it's to live a luxurious life, enduring a little suffering is nothing. Mom, it's the Sullivan family we're talking about. It's impossible for me to let go of that position that easily." Emily Quest persisted on. "Even if you don't support me, I'll still hold on to my view!" Emily said sternly. "Pain and suffering are always required in order to gain something."

"If you're that persistent how could I not support you?" Mary Conner sighed, giving in.

Footsteps from outside the room could be heard at that moment.

The door opened and Jeremy Quest entered the room.

Seeing him, Emily put on a depressed facade and forced tears out of her eyes till they became red.

Jeremy looked at Emily dearly before letting out a long sigh, "I've talked to the Sullivan family. They've agreed to stop talking about the divorce, at least for now..." Emily's eyes lit up immediately. "Really, dad?"

Jeremy nodded. "They said they'll postpone it till your depression is cured."

discharged from the hospital?" May asked as both she and Emily waited for

convince them. It took quite a bit of time and effort but eventually, he

as dead. As a father, he couldn't just sit

relief washed over both Emily and May after hearing what

the office. May, you stay and take

She massaged his temple gingerly. "Alright, hubby, take care. I'll cook your favorite

softly before leaving

bed and hugged May tightly. "Mom...this is great. Not only is the divorce delayed, I can even return to the Sullivan

May nodded.

expect dad to try this

toward you, he can definitely be counted on. He's not the kind

of life. She stopped hugging May before confidently

to get Xyla to grovel under my feet!" Emily said