Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Feeling thoroughly embarrassed, Cecelia Conner was at a loss for words. “It really was an accident…” She had no choice but to act dumb.

But even if she explained herself, nobody in the house would believe her.

“Look at this child of yours… Her hands are all over the place. How could you touch your cousin-in-law with your leg? Aren’t you far too careless?” Emily Quest’s aunt stood up and berated her daughter to diffuse the tension in the air.

Stanley Batton ignored them and grabbed a piece of pork before placing it in Xyla Quest’s bowl.

Jeremy Quest looked coldly at Cecelia. “You’re having dinner at my house. You need to respect my rules. Keep your hands to yourself.”

When Jeremy said these words, Cecelia felt even more embarrassed. It felt as if Stanley and Jeremy had slapped her in front of everyone. Her cheeks felt unbearably hot.

“Okay… I understand, Uncle.” Cecelia nodded.

Emily’s aunt rolled her eyes at Cecelia before giving her a look, indicating that she should start eating. Cecelia immediately picked up her chopsticks and began to eat.

situation. Very soon, everyone forgot about what had happened. After what Stanley did, the

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next to Jeremy and herself in front of the television as they watched the New Year

and Stanley bid farewell to everyone

inside, she could not

you recognize me anymore?” Stanley raised

still don’t know you very well… How did you do it? You had actually exposed the fact

let her continue rubbing against me with her leg?” Stanley’s expression

Stanley walked to the couch and sat down. He picked up a small orange and began to peel its

so, Stanley placed the peeled orange in her hand. He then reached for another orange and began peeling

think eight out of then men probably wouldn’t do that, right? Firstly, men would usually be considerate of women’s reputation. Secondly, men enjoyed being seduced by pretty women. They find it exciting,” she

one hand. With her elbow pressed against her

mind, none of the gangsters were as pure and upright

Stanley seemed to be an exception. His soul was not at all contaminated by the