Stanley Batton, who was sitting next to them, was touched by their conservation too.

"Dad, you're the best." Xyla Quest hugged Jeremy Quest's arm tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Silly kid, why are you crying?"

"I'm touched."

"Look at you crying like a baby. How old are you, huh?"

"No matter how old I am, I'm forever a little kid to you. This is what you've been telling me all the time. Therefore, I can always cry in front of you." As Xyla spoke, she wiped the tears streaming down her cheeks inadvertently.

Shaking his head helplessly, Jeremy turned to look at Stanley. "Look, Stan, my daughter hasn't grown up yet. She's still acting like a child."

Tenderness was written all over Stanley's face as he stroked Xyla's hair. "As long as we're by her side, she can always be a child for the rest of her life."

Jeremy nodded in agreement.

the Sullivans, you mustn't be soft-hearted, okay?"

her to plead you guys. How is that possible? She's trying to

warmed. Reluctantly leaving her father's embrace, she lifted her head and fixed

head. Was this

anymore. Stan, do you want to play chess with me?" Jeremy asked Stanley as he changed the

pleasure," Stanley accepted his offer without

box from the drawer and

at that moment, the main

walked into

her head down the whole time; her

was following closely behind Emily, dropped her head as she entered the house too. Though the wounds on her face and neck had already formed scabs, they still looked terrifying. The smile on Jeremy's face froze the moment he

and Stanley's

a smile as she looked at the three of

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