Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

"I can do it on my own... Don't trouble yourself," Xyla Quest said.

"What trouble? I am doing things for you willingly," Ron Batton said.

"Thank you, Grandpa," Xyla said.

"Silly girl. We're family. Why would you thank me?" Ron said.

After that, Ron slowly stood up and looked at Xyla. "Get some rest. I'll head upstairs to write the prescriptions for you."

Xyla nodded.

With that, Ron went upstairs.

After Ron left, the living room suddenly became quiet.

Stanley Batton quickly stood up and carried Xyla in his arms.

"Let's go back to the room and sleep..." Stanley said softly by her ear.

Xyla nodded obediently....

didn't say anything else. Instead, he silently held her and

Xyla's point of view, she could see Stanley's perfect jawline

they got back to the room, Stanley put Xyla

he filled the bathtub with water and helped Xyla take a

were done bathing, Stanley carried Xyla back to the

two of them

onto Stanley like an octopus. She leaned her head against his chest and

the only thing that could comfort her

people who helped, who

"The President..." Stanley said.

ought to thank him properly

Stanley said after gently patting

wanted to

"Hmm?"

being sad... Alright?"

access

get some rest..." Stanley

gently patted Xyla's back and put her to

unknowingly

fallen asleep, Stanley peacefully closed his eyes. He, too, fell