Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 474

Ron Batton always kept a low profile as he preferred a peaceful and quiet life. He would never invite anyone to come over even on his birthday.

When Xyla Quest was staying with him, the two of them would spend his birthday together every year.

“Yeah. My son was here initially but he went back this morning after celebrating my birthday yesterday night.” Ron said.

His son, who was her father-in-law…

As a matter of fact, she had never seen this man before in her life.

“Xyla? What are you thinking about?” Ron’s eyes fixed on her face, attentive and brimming with curiosity.

Xyla gathered her thoughts immediately. “It’s nothing…”

“Hold on. I’ll boil the herbal medicine for you first before we have lunch. Let’s have a little chat after lunch, okay?” Ron got up from the sofa right away, joy streaked through him like a comet.

Rising to her feet, Xyla pulled his wrist and argued, “Please don’t make a fuss about it, Grandpa. I’m alright. Let’s just dig in.”

However, Ron pushed her hand away from his and headed straight to the kitchen. As he was walking to the kitchen, he demanded, “You just stay there alright. Don’t follow me or I’ll be mad.”

Xyla heaved a deep sigh in her helpless position. Having no other choices, Xyla simply sank into the sofa.

Nevertheless, uneasiness and guilt multiplied in her heart every second as she stared at his back, causing her to feel extremely terrible.

He was so considerate and kind to her. What would his reaction be if she confessed everything to him? He must be very angry, right?

***

After having their lunch, Ron helped Xyla to her room and insisted on her to have some rest.

Ron’s nagging session seemed like an eternity before he was finally willing to leave her alone in the room.

Though she was currently lying in the familiar room where she used to stay, Xyla could not get rid of the mixed emotions that slowly overtook her heart.

She was very tired and sleepy.

Xyla slowly sat up before she turned to the door and called out, “Please come in…”

Shortly after, Ron pushed open the door and entered her room.

In his hand was a Phoebe zhennan cane inlaid with rubies. The old man made his way to Xyla’s side and sat close to her. “How do you feel now? Do you feel better after taking my medicine?”

Xyla nodded in response, “Yes, I feel much better now.”

“Great. Get ready then and we’ll go down for dinner,” Ron continued.

Xyla simply nodded again.

“Xyla, is there something bothering you? I notice that you’ve been frowning and scowling the whole day.” His face was full of concern. “Did someone bully you? Who is it? Tell Grandpa, I’ll make sure he pays the price.”

The more he cared about her, the more heavy-hearted Xyla felt.

In the next second, the tip of her nose was sore and her eyes went red and glazed with a glassy layer of tears.