Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

"You act like a spoiled brat all day long," Xyla Quest said while pinching Lynette Batton's nose affectionately.

"Mom, that's nonsense. I'm not a spoiled brat!" her daughter retorted with a pout.

She seemed to be full of energy.

"All right, stop horsing around. I've asked the nanny to cook a feast, so let's eat," Xyla said.

"Okay. Hearing that makes me hungry. My stomach is already rumbling!" Lynette exclaimed while rubbing her stomach dramatically.

"You're such a clown," her mother said.

After that, the three of them sat at the dining table.

The nanny proved to have impressive culinary skills.

She had prepared five dishes in total, including herbal chicken soup. The rest of the dishes consisted of shredded cured meat, eggplant with minced meat, baked chicken, and a mixed salad. The three of them enjoyed the home-cooked meal immensely.

Contrary to popular beliefs, the Battons were nothing like how their wealthy status implied. Their regular diet didn't include expensive wagyu beef, caviar, or truffles.

instill a healthy view of consumption in her children. Excessive spending was not a requirement to achieve

for them to finish their meals. They then gathered in the living room to catch up with

Would you like to take part in it?" Xyla asked as she glanced at her

to ask Lynette directly than to assume

Of course, I would!" Lynette's eyes lit up at

she nodded with an approving grin. "I have arranged for the

I have to practice hard after classes from tomorrow onwards," the young student said as she rubbed her chin

dreams no matter

prepared to work harder than I ever have," Lynette said firmly. Leon Batton stood nearby and observed the two. He was like a sculpture with distinct facial features.

right, Darling. I

prepared yourself. However, as your mother, I

protect you, no matter what," she said with a pleased smile upon seeing how determined Lynette was in pursuing her

Leon finally spoke up after maintaining his

so great. With my Mom and big brother around, I won't fear whatever challenges

was fortunate to have such

seemed reluctant to let their children work their way up the