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.

won’t do! It’s Stan’s first time at our house, so I have to personally cook him a feast,” replied

ice-cold. “Don’t. I’m scared of you spitting into

’re so worried, I’ll let the maids

without giving Jeremy a chance to respond. She wanted to put on a good show because she knew full well that Jeremy had always been

to Stanley’s face. “Stan,

respectfully again, showing

Stan, where are your

weak constitution, so he’s recuperating by my grandfather’s

and out of the country were basically left to Stanley. Other

father’s side to keep him company. Presumably, after staying here for a little longer, she would return to

Batton’s information, including information on his parents, she had found nothing. No matter what Five

part of him is

“His heart.”

He

“Yes.”