Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Stanley Batton wore a gray turtleneck sweater under a long black woolen coat, with a pair of black pants and black leather shoes.

His hair and shoulders were covered in unmelted snow, but he still managed to look cool and dignified.

Just one look was enough to make Xyla Quest's heart pound.

Stanley carried a sizable paper bag sporting a logo belonging to his wife's favorite bakery.

Xyla immediately cheered up when she saw it. "Honey, did you buy me a cake?"

Stanley grinned with an indescribably gentle look in his eyes. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Yes."

He quickly removed his coat and changed into slippers before placing the bag on the coffee table.

Stanley sat down beside Xyla, naturally extending his arm to pull Xyla into his embrace.

"How was your day? Are you tired?" he asked softly.

Everything about him seemed soothing and warm.

Josh had long gotten used to this, and so had Sophie.

tired. Honey, I feel like eating roasted pork ribs with fried eggs and

make them for you right away. Is there anything

some roasted eggplants as well," Xyla

you wish," he

"Thank you, Honey."

"Don't mention it."

gaze to his

you

you been

fine. I miss your cooking too. Can you make some shredded

then stood up to enter

at a loss

but laugh at the differences in treatment between the two where

before looking at his sister-in-law. "Xyla, check out

at her husband from behind. "Honey, can

Stanley

no retort as he found himself

for. So, are you going to

"Can I?" Josh asked.

do you want to ask Annabeth if she wants

will

dinner