Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 161

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.

“That won’t do! It’s Stan’s first time at our house, so I have to personally cook him a feast,” replied May, rolling up the sleeves of her white home clothes.

Jeremy remained ice-cold. “Don’t. I’m scared of you spitting into the dishes.”

“Honey, what are you saying? I couldn’t possibly do that. If you’re so worried, I’ll let the maids work with me. It’s fine if someone is supervising, right?’

Having said that, May hurried into the kitchen 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 a soft-hearted person. As long as she kept being humble, there would definitely be hope for survival.

Jeremy couldn’t be bothered with her. His gaze returned to Stanley’s face. “Stan, I’m sorry you had to see that.”

“It’s okay.” Stanley nodded respectfully again, showing great manners and demeanor.

“Let’s continue that subject earlier. Stan, where are your parents now?” asked Jeremy.

Stanley answered honestly, “My father has a weak constitution, so he’s recuperating by my grandfather’s side. My mother is keeping him company.”

His father’s heart had indeed weakened lately, so he was staying by Stanley’s grandfather’s side to recuperate in Country Y.