Xyla Quest nodded obediently.
Everything Stanley Batton did make her heart feel warm.
“Thank you, my darling,” Xyla said.
“What are you thanking me for? Silly.”
After turning the engine on, Stanley drove Xyla to a castle-like villa.
Inside the house, Sharon Lindt, Wilson Batton, and Catherine Batton were all sitting on the couch while watching something on the television.
When they saw that Stanley and Xyla had returned, they all smiled.
Catherine was the first to get up and walk over to Xyla and Stanley. She held Xyla’s hand, passionately. “Sister-in-law, you’re here…”
“Yeah,” Xyla said.
“Xyla, Stanley, hurry up and wash your hands. I’ve finished preparing dinner. I’ll heat the food, and we can start eating right away,” Sharon said excitedly while quickly standing up and looking at Stanley and Xyla.
After finishing her sentence, Sharon quickly walked into the kitchen.
“Mother, I’ll help you,” Catherine said before quickly letting go of Xyla’s hand and following Sharon into the kitchen.
“I’ll help them out too. You two, go and get your hands washed, quickly,” Wilson said.
After that, Wilson followed Sharon and Catherine into the kitchen.
Seeing how everyone in the family was in a hurry, Xyla couldn’t help but feel warmth in her heart. The Batton family always made her feel so loved and welcomed.
***
After the entire family finished eating together joyfully, Xyla put her chopsticks down and looked at Wilson. “Father, can I speak to you, just the two of us?” Xyla asked.
Wilson decisively nodded.
Sharon, on the other hand, seemed curious. “What is it? You’re acting so mysterious.”
“I’ll tell you about it later,” Xyla said and chuckled.
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