When the two of them stepped into the house, May Conner and Jeremy Quest were sitting on the sofa and enjoying their Chinese tea. The same gentle smile appeared on both their faces as soon as they noticed the lovebirds' presence in the living room.

However, Xyla Quest could always feel a chill of eeriness in the air no matter how gentle May tried to smile.

Xyla returned the elders with a polite smile as she walked up to them, her hands tightly holding to the stunning man beside her.

Stanley Batton placed the two boxes of cordyceps in front of Jeremy. "Dad, this is for you."

"Thank you, Stan... There are still plenty of tonics and supplements at home, so please don't waste any more money on them." Jeremy picked up one of the boxes and studied it carefully. Though Jeremy did not show it, he was delighted to receive a gift from his daughter and son-in-law, just like any other parents out there.

Looking at their touched and happy faces, May felt very much like an outsider.

Her mood was going downhill too.

Everything happening in front of her right now seemed to contradict with what she had initially imagined.

led him to the sofa

for? Remember to make Stan and Xyla's favorite dishes," said Jeremy as

I'll make you guys some lunch first." Following that statement, May beamed at

her face faltered and was replaced by a gloomy expression.

"You little kiddo, even if you want to keep a low profile, you shouldn't hide everything from me, okay?" Xyla leaned her head on Jeremy's shoulder. She proceeded to wrap

ask both of you to come today as well. I want to know what's

recounted everything she had heard

with rage. He slapped the sofa furiously. "Freaking Bailey... Her

Dad. This matter is over." Xyla patted his chest softly, trying to

me, she can't just expose you in front of the crowd, right? What was she trying to do? Wasn't she trying to destroy you?"

her warmed Xyla's

forehead again. "The Sullivan family has

of Bailey's helpless face at the

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