Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 1912

Jeremy Quest’s heart clenched at the sight of Betty Starmount’s sad demeanor.

He gently held her hand. “What’s the matter? It's only a cold, why do you seem so troubled?”

Betty forced a smile on her face. “It’s nothing, I just feel awful seeing you sick like this.”

Jeremy felt deeply touched by her words.

“Betty, I consider myself very lucky. Despite my age, I still met someone beautiful like you who would take care of me and worry about me.

“Someone was selling a limited-edition purse on Amazon, so I bought one for you and also for Xyla,” Jeremy said.

Her heart swelled with warmth, her eyes turning red.

"Thank you.”

“None of that," he chuckled, "we are a couple.”

Betty tried her best to smile. “Nobody else in the world could be as good to me as you.”

“I’ll try to live a few years longer to be with you. Even if I die, I’ll make sure you live comfortably for the rest of your life. Don’t worry,” he said.

Her eyes filled with tears again. “Thank you.”

“Didn't you hear when I said there is no need to thank me? It’s only right that I treat you well as you have sacrificed your youth for me. How could I not take care of you?” Jeremy asked.

Betty instantly took a deep breath. “What if you find out that I’ve done something terrible to you? Would you kill me?”

“I don't believe you would, and you never will,” he answered.

After saying that, Jeremy held her hand. “I am suddenly craving for the steamed dumplings from across the hospital, but they don’t deliver. Would you be able to buy me some?”

Betty instantly nodded before turning around to leave.

When she was gone, he closed his eyes and frowned, a myriad of emotions evident on his face.