Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

His reply was simple, 'Okay.'

***

Stanley Batton drove home in his black Bentley Arnage.

As soon as he reached home, he headed straight to the kitchen to find Xyla Quest.

Xyla was dressed in a white housecoat and a white apron on the outside. She was washing vegetables at the sink when Stanley walked into the kitchen.

She had styled her hair into a casual low ponytail with a green ribbon, looking cute and amicable.

Xyla's soft lips instantly stretched into a genuine smile at the sight of her beloved husband. "Hubby, you're back."

Stanley walked up to her and washed his hands. Voluntarily and without warning, he picked up the vegetables and started washing them, taking over Xyla's task. "Yeah."

"Honestly, you don't have to come back to help me. I can do it myself." Xyla tilted her head and gazed at the man's stunning face.

"Are you sure you want to cook for the whole family alone? That sounds tiring to me."

"Nah, it's not a big deal."

argue and continued to wash the

consideration warmed Xyla's

her the top priority regardless of the time of day. She was just

the way, where's Grandpa? How come he didn't come back with you?" Xyla asked as she scanned

meet an old friend,"

cut the vegetables." Xyla offered

"Sure. Be careful, alright?"

"I will."

to make lemon chicken. Hence, she took the cleaned lemons from the sink and placed

managed to cut two slices of lemon before the doorbell

put down the knife, cleaned her hands with the

that it was Sharon Lindt and Catherine Batton on the screen, she opened

you guys here so early?" Xyla was

family on your own? Do you want to die of exhaustion?" Sharon and Catherine entered the house hand in hand and changed into

at home while waiting for us. I mentioned that I'm treating you guys to dinner,

Get some rest, alright. Stan, Catherine, and I will prepare the meal." Sharon dragged Xyla to the living room and forced her

to the kitchen," Sharon babbled on, not giving Xyla