Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Xyla was utterly speechless.

‘Mother?’

Was she worthy of that title?

“You’re not worthy,” Jeremy snapped coldly.

That one sentence was enough to put Xyla at ease.

“Alright then. Stan, we met yesterday. I’m May Conner, Xyla’s stepmother. Welcome to our home,” said May, grinning.

She was completely unfazed by Jeremy, unleashing her shamelessness to its full potential. It was impossible to tell that she had been at odds with them just yesterday.

Stanley nodded out of courtesy. “Hello.”

“If you don’t have any business here, hurry upstairs. Don’t stay here and be an eyesore,” said Jeremy. He sounded aggravated.

so I have to personally cook him a feast,” replied May, rolling

scared of you spitting

possibly do that. If you ’re so worried, I’ll

respond. She wanted to put on a good show because she knew full well that Jeremy had always been a

His gaze returned to Stanley’s face. “Stan,

nodded respectfully again, showing great manners

Stan, where are your parents now?” asked

a weak constitution, so he’s recuperating by my grandfather’s side.

he was staying by Stanley’s grandfather’s side to recuperate in Country Y. Any matters to do with all their companies both in and out of the country were basically left to Stanley. Other than

been staying by his father’s side to keep him company. Presumably, after staying here for a little longer,

allowing him to answer as he pleased. Because in regards to Stanley Batton’s information, including information on his parents, she had found nothing. No matter what Five

of him is

“His heart.”

serious. He should

“Yes.”