Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

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.

Xyla led him to the

and prepare lunch for us. What are you waiting for? Remember to make Stan and Xyla's favorite

make you guys some lunch first." Following that statement, May

inside the kitchen, the smile on her face faltered and was replaced by a gloomy expression.

held Xyla's hand in his and began to complain. "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

come today as well. I want to know what's going

everything she had heard

ins and outs of the incident, Jeremy was smoldering with rage. He slapped the sofa

Please don't be mad, Dad. This matter is over." Xyla patted his chest softly, trying to calm

can never get over it. Even if you really lied 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 father cared for her warmed Xyla's heart. "Alright,

wrinkles had started forming on his forehead again.

himself of Bailey's helpless face at the banquet when Stanley launched a counterattack