Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 869

They were both in handcuffs and legcuffs, their faces dull and sallow.

May Conner immediately begged for mercy when she saw Jeremy Quest. “Dear, it’s not me… Please believe me…”

Though she knew that Jeremy would never believe her, she ought to try it one last time before stepping out of the house.

Nevertheless, Jeremy did not even bother to look at her. He lit a cigarette and started smoking again.

“Screw you, Xyla! I won’t let you live in peace once I get out of jail!

“This isn’t the end! You can count on it! Wait till I regain my freedom… I’ll make your life miserable!”

Emily bellowed in agony while she was frogmarched off by several police officers.

How she hoped she could rip off Xyla’s skin at that moment.

Her voice was sharp and pathetic.

The living room was filled with her roar.

Instead of rebuking her, Xyla reached for the teacup on the coffee table and leaned on Stanley Batton’s shoulder. Her utter apathy was reflected in her eyes.

Emily and May were dragged out of the house by some of the police officers in no time.

On the other hand, the remaining three policemen strode across the living room to get to Xyla and Stanley.

“Miss Quest, please visit the police station if you have time. We need you to help out the investigation,” the policeman with a crew cut said courteously.

Xyla nodded in response. “I’ll go with you now.”

Stanley slowly stood up. “Go ahead. I’ll stay here with Dad. Don’t worry.”

Warmth spread in Xyla’s heart instantaneously. “Okay.”

With that, she left the house together with the police officers.

After that, he took out the chess box from the drawer and started the game with Stanley.

Stanley decided not to go easy on Jeremy this time. He wanted Jeremy to concentrate on the game and forget about all the painful memories.

Both of them were brilliant chess players. Jeremy’s attention was completely shifted to the game in no time. His mood was getting better too.

In the end, he was defeated by Stanley.

He shook his head helplessly. “Sigh… I made a mistake just now… Life is just like a game of chess, isn’t it? A wrong move can lead to one’s failure… I’m the best example…”

If he had not met the wrong person, he would not have ended up like this.

Her daughter would not have experienced all those setbacks.

“It’s okay to lose. Have faith in yourself, and make a comeback.” Stanley smiled. “Be aware next time, and everything will be fine…”

As soon as Stanley finished his sentence, he blacked out and collapsed on the sofa…