Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Xyla Quest instantly looked up at Wilson Batton. "What is it, Dad?"

"Forget it. We'll talk after lunch," he replied.

"Come on, what is it?"

Could this be related to the surprise that the nanny mentioned?

Wilson shook his head. "It's nothing that can't wait until after you've eaten."

Nodding obediently, Xyla lowered her eyes and resumed eating quietly, much to the approval and adoration of Sharon Lindt upon seeing how pliant she was.

Seeing her pretty daughter-in-law like this made her want to spoil her rotten.

Wilson felt the same way.

In his heart, he treated Xyla as his biological daughter.

Beep, beep, beep-

Sharon's phone started ringing right then. Seeing the caller as her son, Stanley Batton, she promptly answered the call.

"What is it, Son?"

Xyla awake?" he

having lunch,"

appetite?"

"Fantastic."

her eat anything that might upset her stomach. She needs to

I know. I've cooked all

eye on her and make sure she gets enough

worry

confidently. "Oh yes, bring.net

of

had any snacks during her stay in the hospital. She must

instantly cheered up

always thinking in her shoes, even figuring out that she had been

miss having snacks after only taking all sorts of supplements during her time at the

know. I've already asked someone to buy some," Stanley replied,

Xyla grinned as well.

if you could get me a cup

hear that? Xyla wants

did. Hand her the phone, please," he said,

the phone over to Xyla, who reached for it as she resumed eating a king crab's leg with her other

sweetly, she greeted