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.

her heart. "No, I'm not tired. Honey, I feel like eating roasted pork ribs

make them for you right away. Is there anything

eggplants as

you wish," he

"Thank you, Honey."

"Don't mention it."

shifted his gaze to his brother's face.

you

have you been

too. Can you make

then stood up to enter the

a

the differences in treatment between the two where her brother's double standards were

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

at her husband from behind. "Honey, can I have some

Stanley answered

as he found himself to be the

for. So, are you

"Can I?" Josh asked.

course. In that case, do you want to ask Annabeth if she wants to come over?"

fine, Mother will be there

dinner

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