Ron Batton gazed at them thoughtfully. Having no other choice, he nodded helplessly. "Okay then."

After that, Ron went upstairs, leaving the two alone in the living room.

The two watched the old man until he was out of their sight. Making sure that he had gone upstairs, Stanley Batton placed his right hand behind Xyla Quest's back, scooped her knees, and lifted her. "Let's get some rest too. Hmm?"

Xyla nodded. "Sure, but please put me down. You're not feeling well recently, are you?"

"Nah, that's not true," Stanley rebuked.

"Your body should be frail when anemia kicks in."

"Do you think I'm weak?"

"... Anyway, you should take care of yourself..." Xyla reminded him.

"There is no need," Stanley insisted.

***

The next day.

the Quest family's

Quest and May Conner were observing Xyla's house with binoculars

Bentley Arnage

that blockhead went back last night."

think Xyla has laid her cards on

before she finds out the truth. She'll first identify the recording's authenticity, then work out a

"Is that so?"

them now, they'll divorce in the end. That's inevitable. I'm

to

finished it in one go. Sᴇaʀᴄh

contentedly got up from the

and hurried to

***

lovebirds had

streamed golden through the white gauze curtains, shining softly on their huge bed. The two's complexions were as white as snow

Xyla was about to open her mouth and greet Stanley, a feeling of nausea

her mouth and

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