Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 9

Very soon, Jeremy Quest walked in.

After making his way through the door, he pulled a chair out and sat in front of the computer.

After that, Jeremy Quest sighed helplessly before softly brushing Xyla Quest’s hair. “I spoke too harshly to you yesterday. I would like to apologize.”

Xyla shook her head calmly. “Dad, it’s alright. I know you were just too upset yesterday.”

“To be honest, I thought about it after calming down. Even if you did those things, I think it’s reasonable…

“After all, they were too mean to you.” Jeremy gritted his teeth when he recalled what those people had done.

Xyla was touched by what her father said. She then leaned her head against Jeremy’s shoulder and said softly, “Dad, thank you for being on my side.”

“Silly girl, I’m your father. If I weren’t on your side, whose side would I be on?” Jeremy asked.

Xyla smiled like a naïve kid.

“Sometimes, I think about whether I have made the mistake of remarrying after your mother passed away.

“If I hadn’t remarried, you would be the only daughter I ever have. Conflicts like this would not have happened.

“You wouldn’t have had to roam outside on your own for three years,” Jeremy uttered.

He sighed once again. “I am very sorry.”

Xyla shook her head. “Dad, you didn’t do anything wrong to me. Everyone has their right to search for happiness.”

“As for Emily being engaged to that jerk from the Sullivan family, there’s nothing you can do about it now. It would have been better if they weren’t engaged. However, it has already happened… I hope you can understand,” Jeremy said.

“Dad, I understand… Besides, there’s no reason for you to stop them. I don’t have feelings for Tom Sullivan anymore,” Xyla replied.

“I’m glad you are so considerate. Can you tell me where you have been for the past three years? To be honest, I did not believe it when Tom Sullivan told me that you eloped with someone else.”

Xyla immediately felt a warm sensation spreading in her heart.

“I went to America to receive medical treatment,” Xyla answered. “At the time, my heart had gone cold. I didn’t want anyone to bother me. That’s why… I’m sorry…

“What about you? Why did you gradually give up on searching for me? Did you lose hope in me? Or did you think I was dead?” Xyla questioned.

“Back then, I had nearly combed the entire world. However, I couldn’t find anything. Later, I went to a famous fortune-teller to ask for help. The man told me that you are still alive and that you would return very soon.”

Jeremy Quest had always been a superstitious person and was a firm believer in fortune-telling.

He had chosen May Conner over many other women in the past because a fortune-teller had told him that she would bring good fortune to his business for the century to come.

“Alright, go on and play. I’ll make my way out now. Don’t go out in the afternoon. I’ll cook something personally so that we can have a good meal together at home.”

“Okay…”

As for everything else, Xyla did not go on to explain further. Therefore, Jeremy did not ask any other questions as well.

***

After playing a round of League of Legends match, Xyla Quest was called by a servant to eat downstairs. Therefore, she turned her computer off and stretched her arms before heading downstairs.

When Xyla entered the dining room, Jeremy Quest, Emily Quest, and May Conner were already seated.

Jeremy was reading the newspaper.