Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

The weather had changed drastically outside, turning everything dark around Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton.

They couldn't even see their own hands.

Xyla subconsciously wrapped her arms around Stanley's neck.

Why was this strange phenomenon taking place? Was the nine-tailed demon fox here?

Stanley tightened his hold on his wife, not daring to let go as he frowned while peering around cautiously.

And then everything brightened up again, causing them to squint.

Right then, Xyla noticed a book and a silver hairpin on the final step of the staircase not far away from where they stood.

The silver hairpin had a simple yet elegant design with a red gemstone engraved on its edge.

Xyla was stunned.

Meanwhile, a look of surprise also appeared across Stanley's face as he promptly carried Xyla down the stairs before setting her down carefully.

He then picked up the silver hairpin and book.

The book was the classic kind of book they frequently saw in period dramas with a dark blue cover.

The hairpin seemed simple yet luxurious up close.

had a faint glow that seemed

What were these things?

and Stanley immediately exchanged

"Someone deliberately left us these

book, noticing a distinct scent of bibliosmia typically found in

pages within were dark

a single content

Stanley a look of surprise. "What

sent them these items? What

She couldn't understand it.

Xyla

not

book od through it again,

words on

the point of receiving a

reached for the silver

had great workmanship, glistening

As soon

of warmth spreading through her body.

she touched the

Wielongs

was going on? Could