Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

The small garden had been carefully designed to be surrounded by man-made hills with flowers, lush greenery, a pavilion, and a small river. It was visually stunning.

"This scenery is so beautiful. Unfortunately, now isn't the time to admire all this," Lynette Batton said with a sigh.

"Maybe not right now, but once we've performed for Grandpa and Grandma, we can come back here to enjoy the scenery," Leon Batton answered. "Okay."

Then, she pulled her brother into the pavilion and began to rehearse her part while he observed her with an affectionate smile on his face. Meanwhile, Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton entered the ballroom hand-in-hand.

By then, most of the guests had already arrived.

Beautifully-clad women in traditional dresses were up on stage, playing stringed instruments that sounded heavenly.

Several invited guests found themselves in small groups of three to five people, sitting together to drink tea or play chess.

Numerous others sat quietly off-stage as they listened to the stringed instruments.

It was a peaceful setting.

they made their rounds as hosts, chatting with their old

captured the crowd's attention when she entered the ballroom. Some even emitted gasps

couple made

looked past the couple and didn't see their grandchildren trailing behind them. Xyla led her husband over to

Lynette

they came within hearing range. His eyes swept over the elegantly dressed crowd

his grandchildren admiring the scenery outside? Did

they are sorry they couldn't make it this time." Xyla said, pretending to be regretful about their

year, though.

was very fond of his grandchildren, and they had always been by his side

to prepare some of their favorite dishes expecting that

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attendance at the party.

them in mind only to find out that they couldn't even make it. He was no longer in a

intentional," Sharon said in an effort to comfort him. Their

their reasons despite feeling