Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Stanley Batton held her hand in his all the way up the stairs.

As the two of them reached the master bedroom, Xyla Quest stopped before Stanley and slowly released her hand from his, her blush seared through her cheeks. "I... I'm going to bed first."

However, before Xyla could even lift her leg, Stanley forced her against the wall beside her door and placed his right hand on the wall, bringing himself close to her. His calloused fingers proceeded to pinch her chin lightly as he whispered, looking her in the eyes, "Aren't we sleeping together? My dear wife."

His warm breath spread over her ears. The tickling sensation across her skin made her heart beat faster and faster every second.

His gaze was just like hot iron. Anywhere it landed on Xyla, it brought a flush of heat across her skin.

In the next second, the rosiness on her cheeks spread across her face, all the way to her neck.

"I... I'm tired."

Xyla did not dare to meet his eyes. Slowly sliding down from the wall, she slipped away from the gap under his right hand and ran straight into the room, locking the door behind her.

The man's right hand was still pressing on the wall as he stared at the door that clicked shut in front of him, the corner of his lips began to curve upwards into a mischievous smirk. Shortly after, he left the spot with a satisfaction expression on his face and headed back to his room.

After locking herself in the room, Xyla found herself leaning against the door and panting heavily. Her heart was racing so fast as if it was going to pound out of her chest.

It took a moment for Xyla to recover from all the shock. She then shuffled to the bathroom and took a simple shower before sinking into her large, soft bed. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

got to lie on her bed, her sleepiness initially had all been swept away by Stanley.

up from her nap, it was already five o'clock

back comfortably and sat up in a slow

back as she got up, the ends of her hair landed perfectly at her waistline. It

up, she stepped out of her room

downstairs. Xyla guessed that he might be still sleeping so she

the fridge was almost empty and there were only some shrimp, tofu, vegetables, potatoes and a little

to cook

She made

the dishes to the dining table and setting up the cutleries, she went up

knock... Xyla

"Come in."

ringing behind the door, and soon

pushed the door

peeked inside

had already gotten up. He was currently sitting on the couch by the window with a headphone over his head and a laptop placed in front of him. A serious expression etched on his face as he

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