Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

“Or maybe, he’s just trying to use this method to tell me that he isn’t interested in me, and just wants me to wait obediently for the divorce.” Xyla shrugged and turned to look at the pine tree in the snow-covered yard. “Forget him, this is nice too. I just have to wait quietly for three years and then get a divorce.”

“Actually, weren’t you already healed by then? Even if you choose to break the contract in advance, your master can’t do anything to you. So, why didn’t you?” asked Stanley, staring intently into her eyes, curiosity filling his gaze.

“Humans are supposed to keep their promises, aren’t they? Master is my benefactor, I can’t be so heartless. To me, my master is like a second parent.”

At the mention of her master, Xyla’s gaze became much softer and her voice more mellow. She voiced out her innermost thoughts without reserve, “In fact, when I first agreed to my master’s condition, I thought that maybe I could try living a proper life with him. After all, I’m indebted to his grandfather. But he had always been reluctant to show his face, so I started changing my mind.”

Seeing her this way, Stanley felt as if a warm hand had touched him somewhere deep inside his heart. His lips curled into a barely visible smile.

Xyla stood up. “Alright, let’s stop talking about this. Let’s put away the things you brought over. I’ll take you outside later to get you used to the house.”

Perhaps it was how dazzling and warm the sunlight was, at that moment, Stanley felt as if she was a soft and listless kitten. He felt an urge to caress her.

got up slowly

step back out of reflex. “What are you

Was he teasing her?

Turning to leave, his lips

her ruffled

proper places. Once everything was done, Xyla

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ingredients in the refrigerator, so I’ll make some food now. My dad

huge cleanup twice a week As for the other chores in between, whoever’s

“Sure,” he said.

recently, so for the time being, I’ll take care of everything,” said