Even until now, Xyla Quest still found it unrealistic that the man she fell in love with just happened to be her husband. “Look… I really can’t have them. I’m not short on money.”“Yes, you are.”“I told you I’m not.”“That’s it. I assume you are. Just keep properly what’s given to you, okay? Stop being so dumb and silly.” insisted Stanley Batton assertively, though his tone remained gentle as usual.Xyla scowled with dissatisfaction. “Excuse me? Who’s dumb and silly?”“You.”“You’re the one who’s dumb, okay?” Xyla refused to comply with him. “All the stuff that I mentioned just now will be yours by noon today. You can do whatever you want with them.”“You’re just like an insolent fellow.” She had never seen anyone like him, forcing her to receive the gifts without even caring about her opinion. As she spoke, her stomach started rumbling. The aromas of food wafting through the air, all the way from the kitchen into her nose, making her feel extremely hungry. Embarrasse
Stanley Batton held her hand in his all the way up the stairs. As the two of them reached the master bedroom, Xyla Quest stopped before Stanley and slowly released her hand from his, her blush seared through her cheeks. “I… I’m going to bed first.”However, before Xyla could even lift her leg, Stanley forced her against the wall beside her door and placed his right hand on the wall, bringing himself close to her. His calloused fingers proceeded to pinch her chin lightly as he whispered, looking her in the eyes, “Aren’t we sleeping together? My dear wife.” His warm breath spread over her ears. The tickling sensation across her skin made her heart beat faster and faster every second.His gaze was just like hot iron. Anywhere it landed on Xyla, it brought a flush of heat across her skin.In the next second, the rosiness on her cheeks spread across her face, all the way to her neck. “I… I’m tired.” Xyla did not dare to meet his eyes. Slowly sliding down from the wall, she slippe
Xyla Quest struggled to get up, but Stanley Batton forcefully pressed her down onto his lap. “Be good… Wait for me, hmm?”Now, Xyla suddenly felt awkward and embarrassed as her face turned red.His embrace was making her heart beat so fast she felt as if it would soon leap out of her chest.The gazes of people in the computer screen made her feel even more nervous.“You’re in a meeting. Can’t you be more serious?” Xyla bemoaned.“How am I not being serious?” Stanley retorted with a serious look in his face before turning to face the people in his computer screen. “Let’s end the meeting for today.”People in the meeting room looked at one another.Stanley turned off his laptop right away before unplugging his earphones. “Let’s go out and eat,” he said as he looked at Xyla.Xyla quickly got up from his lap. “I’ve already made dinner.”“Who said you could cook?” Stanley asked.“My body is almost fully recovered. Why can’t I cook?” Xyla said.“Even if it’s almost fully recovered
“You’re part of the family. Why should you feel embarrassed?” Stanley Batton asked blandly.Xyla Quest remained silent.“Eat some beef,” Stanley said before placing a slice of beef on Xyla’s plate.“What do you think we should get Aunty Lindt… No, I mean, Mother. What should we get her? Do you know what she needs?” Xyla asked.“Yes,” Stanley said calmly.“What is it?” Xyla’s face lit up with joy.“She needs a grandchild. A grandchild from you,” Stanley said with an affectionate look in his eyes.Xyla immediately felt her heart tighten when she heard this.“What are you saying?” Xyla rolled her eyes at Stanley directly. She then lowered her head and continued to eat. “I’m not talking to you,” she added.“Embarrassed?” Stanley asked.“Nobody’s embarrassed.”“If you’re not embarrassed, why is your face red?” he asked.“My face is red because it’s hot, alright?” Xyla responded.“Sure, whatever you say.”After that, Stanley chuckled a little without realizing it.Xyla didn’
Xyla Quest had only eaten not too long ago. Frankly, she wasn’t feeling very hungry. However, she didn’t say anything and instead followed Catherine Batton into the bathroom to wash their hands.Once they were done, Catherine joyfully tugged her along. “Sister-in-law, I’m so glad that I can finally address you as that in public. I’m also very sorry for not telling you the truth before this.”“Alright, stop mentioning these things. I have already said that I understand.” Xyla affectionately pinched Catherine’s cheek.With a chuckle, Catherine dragged Xyla into the dining room.By then, everyone else had already washed their hands and were seated at the dining table.When Stanley Batton saw Xyla entering, he immediately stood up and pulled a chair out for her before moving her closer to himself.There was a full table of dishes with all imaginable varieties, and they all looked and smelled good.Although Xyla was already full, her mouth still salivated when she saw these delicious
“You’ll know when we get there,” Stanley Batton said blandly as he continued to hold Xyla Quest’s hand.Right then, Xyla felt extremely satisfied. Her heart felt full.Nothing could compare to the feeling of him holding her hand tightly with their fingers intercrossed.Stanley continued to drive and eventually brought Xyla to a manor in the suburbs with nobody else around.Many peach blossom trees surrounded the manor, and there was no other house in sight.A gust of gentle breeze blew, causing pink petals on the trees to fall off. It looked like pink snowflakes falling to the ground.The air smelled sweet to the two of them.The manor’s design was of classic ancient European style, like a place the ancient European royalty lived in. There were lights everywhere inside and outside the estate, making the place appear almost like a palace in fairy tales.Xyla knew this was the famous Rosales Manor in Atlantis, and it derived its name from the surrounding peach blossom trees.Leg
“Have you forgotten what day it is today?” Stanley Batton asked.Xyla Quest immediately took her phone out and checked the time…It was 1st of April, her birthday.Xyla had been so busy recently that she had actually forgotten her birthday.Although she had forgotten all about it, Stanley clearly remembered it.“I forgot…” Xyla said.“Silly girl. Happy birthday,” Stanley said and ruffled her head gently before holding her hand tightly.Peach blossom petals fell on top of their heads, shoulders, and their shoes like snowflakes.“Thank you,” Xyla said.After half an hour, the fireworks display was still going on.“Should we watch it from the balcony?” Stanley turned around and looked at her face.“How long do you plan to keep this going?” Xyla asked.“Until you’re sick of it,” Stanley answered.“These fireworks are so beautiful. I wouldn’t get sick of them even when the sky turns bright,” she said.“Then, we’ll keep them going until the sky turns bright,” he said.“Stop me
Xyla Quest immediately blushed, and her heart began to pound wildly.At the same time, she could also feel Stanley Batton’s heart rate increasing.“I… love you too,” Stanley said.This was the best thing Xyla had ever heard in her life.Would one say the fireworks were pretty? Yes, they were.However, in Xyla’s heart, none of them were as beautiful as the words Stanley had just said to her.What was the happiest thing in the world? It was when the person you love loves you back.“To be honest, I don’t know when I started falling in love with you… At first, I just felt a liking toward you. But after a while, I slowly discovered that I had fallen head over heels in love.“Baby, I think I’ve got you under my skin. What should I do?” Stanley said with a deep, gentle look in his eyes. He didn’t seem like his usual self at all.Xyla’s heart shuddered at this.Very soon, her eyes welled up. “Is it true?”“Yes, it’s true,” he said.“Happiness… Isn’t it… Isn’t it too sudden?” Xyla s