Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 804

After dinner, Xyla Quest cleaned up the dining table and went upstairs. She filled the bathtub with warm water, pampering herself with peaceful music and a clay mask while taking a bath.

She was playing the piano cover of ‘Castle in the Sky’.

After a long day, a hot bath with some soothing melodies was exactly what she needed. Sheer exhaustion invading her body and mind had instantly disappeared.

After the bath, she dried her hair, put on some skincare products, and then plopped down on the bed.

She stole a glance at the clock. It was already one o’clock in the morning.

However, Stanley Batton had not come back yet.

Turning off the lights, she pulled the blanket up and went to sleep.

Stanley came home soon after Xyla fell asleep.

After parking the car, he went straight into the house.

Instead of heading upstairs to find Xyla, he shuffled to the living room and sank into the couch.

He rolled up the white sleeves. The new injection mark on his left arm was exceptionally obvious in the light.

Buzz buzz buzz…

An incoming call disturbed his thoughts. Once again, the number ending in triple nine popped up on his phone screen.

Pinching his brow in exhaustion, he picked up the call. “What’s wrong?”

“Please watch your diet. Give me a call if anything happens. You mustn't take it lightly, okay?” The young man’s voice rang in his ear again.

“Got it.” With that, he hung up the call apathetically and headed to the staircase.

Just as he went upstairs, his phone vibrated once more.

The screen showed ‘Grandpa’.

He leaned against the wall and answered the call. “Yes, Grandpa.”

“How are you doing now?” The old man’s tone was full of concern.

“Pretty good…” Stanley slowly massaged his forehead as he responded.