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.

Quest

and May Conner were observing Xyla's

Bentley Arnage were both in their

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you think Xyla has laid her cards on the table? Maybe they've quarreled for the whole night." May raised her

before she finds out the truth. She'll first identify the recording's authenticity, then work out a plan to find out whether Stanley shares the same

"Is that so?"

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***

lovebirds had just

the white gauze curtains, shining softly on their huge bed. The

as Xyla was about to open her mouth and greet Stanley, a feeling of nausea surged within her and her stomach began to

her mouth and

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