Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest)
Chapter 953

Under the warm, gentle light, Xyla Quest's face seemed like a peeled lychee fruit that was soft and delicate. Her eyes were shining brightly like a thousand stars.

When Stanley Batton looked at her face, he felt as if a once empty space in his heart had been instantly filled. This woman was way too beautiful.

No matter how often he looked at her, he would still be impressed.

"Tell me, why are you so pretty? Hmm?" Stanley's eyes were filled with affection.

Xyla's smile widened. "Hmm... It's most probably because my parents both looked good..."

"Hmm... Xyla Quest, I think I've fallen head over heels in love with you. What do I do?" Stanley said.

Before meeting Xyla, Stanley never thought he'd one day fall for a woman like this.

Even more so, he never thought he'd be this interested in any woman. In fact, he would feel disturbed for not seeing her for a single day. He wished he could tie this woman to his waist and bring her with him wherever he went.

His straightforward words made Xyla's heart feel warm. "Why don't we do this?"

With that, she initiated a kiss by kissing him on his lips.

When their lips met, all hell broke loose.

"You little devil!" Stanley said through gritted teeth.

***

Next, Stanley used his action to prove to Xyla what it was like for lovers to miss each other after being briefly apart more despesrately than newly-weds. Beep, beep, beep-

Within an hour after the two of them had fallen asleep, Xyla's phone lit up on the nightstand.

It was a call from Jeremy Quest.

However, since her phone was on silent mode, Xyla and Stanley were both completely unaware.

Xyla clung onto Stanley like an octopus, and she was sound asleep.

Soon after, the screen on her phone turned dim.

On the other nightstand, Stanley's phone lit up too.

It was again a call from Jeremy.

However, Stanley's phone was also on silent mode.

There wasn't any sound in the bedroom.

After that, both their phones continuously received calls the entire night...

All the calls were from Jeremy.

***

The next day, Xyla and Stanley woke up at two o'clock in the afternoon.

When Xyla opened her eyes, she felt as if her body was falling apart.

She moved her neck around uncomfortably before turning to look at the culprit next to her helplessly.

He happened to have just opened his eyes too.

When Stanley saw Xyla, he immediately hugged her tight and rubbed his chin against the top of her head. "Good morning, honey. Did you sleep well?"

Xyla rubbed her waist while she complained. "How could I have had a good rest? My entire body hurt when I wake up... Stanley, I'm warning you. Don't do that to me again."

"Okay. I'll take note next time." Stanley chuckled.

Xyla was already immune to hearing this.

She knew that Stanley was saying this out of courtesy. The reality was that he was saying something like, 'yeah, I know I was wrong, but I'll do it again'.

Xyla directly rolled her eyes at Stanley before sitting up with difficulty.

As soon as she sat up, she saw her phone screen lighting up.

Her father was calling.

Xyla immediately picked up. "Hello, Dad..."

"Xyla, what were you and Stan occupied with? I've been trying to call you since the night before. You're only picking up my call now." Jeremy's voice was so soft. He sounded very exhausted. Sensing something was amiss, Xyla's heart instantly tightened. "Dad, what happened to you?" she asked.

"Your sister and your aunt are dead. Come back and help me out with their funeral proceedings," Jeremy said with a sob.