"By the way, the investigation will be carried out in secret. I've warned Carson Ritzer, Zack Cassidy, and all my bodyguards to keep their mouths shut. You guys don't have to worry about it.
"We won't tell anyone about the mastermind behind their deaths. I've taken care of everything," Stanley Batton reassured Xyla Quest and Jeremy Quest.
Xyla and Jeremy felt much more relieved after hearing that.
Jeremy patted Stanley's shoulder and complimented him, "I know I can always rely on you. Stan, you're my best son-in-law." Once again, Stanley had proved his strong sense of responsibility and accountability to Jeremy.
Jeremy was grateful to have a son-in-law like him.
"It's the least I can do, Dad," Stanley replied humbly.
Upon hearing their conversation, Xyla's soft lips subconsciously stretched into a beautiful smile.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe did not have to worry about anything when she was with him. All she had to do was to sit there and enjoy her life.
He would settle everything for her, perfectly and wonderfully.
"Alright, you guys should go back now. I need stto myself." Jeremy closed his eyes.
"You can go back to your room to take a nap. We'll stay here," Xyla said.
Warmth spread in Jeremy's heart. "Why? Are you afraid that I'll do something silly?" "Nah, I just want to stay with you." Xyla knew that her father was a strong-willed man.
However, even so, she wanted to keep him company during such a difficult time.
Too many things had happened in these two days. Xyla was worried that her father might take them too personally.
Jeremy casually waved at them as he got up from the couch. "Fine. Go ahead and do your stuff. I'm going back to my room." With that, he shuffled to the staircase and went upstairs.
He looked so much older after staying up for the whole night. He must be really exhausted.
He was stooped and hunchbacked.
A few grey streaks mixed in his short, black hair.
Suddenly, Xyla's heart began to throb frantically. Search The Findwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
She realized that her father really was old as she stared at his receding back.
Noticing the changes in Xyla's expression, Stanley instantly pulled her into his arms and gently patted her back. "Don't worry. Dad will be fine soon. Theals everything," he comforted her. Xyla did not say a word. She nodded lightly and leaned on Stanley's chest like a baby.
She was tired after going through so many things in these past two days.
She was mentally and physically exhausted.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe finally had peace of mind now. She just wanted to stay in his warm embrace and run away from all the problems.
Stanley ran his fingers through her long hair while kissing her forehead dotingly. "Carson has already examined the maid's corpse. He has taken all the evidence needed. I've also sent the corpse to the funeral home. You can contact her family anytnow." Xyla remained silent and nodded once more.
An air of gloom settled over her when she thought of the maid.
"I feel so sorry for her. I'm terribly sorry for her family too." Xyła closed her eyes and wrapped her hands around Stanley's waist.
She was a tough woman, but she just wanted to be a kid at this moment. She just wanted to be a little girl and hid in Stanley's arms.
Stanley carefully stroked her hair and kissed her forehead again..
pected this to happen. Cheer up, okay?" He understood her sadness and guilt.
He loved her because he understood her.
"Okay." Xyla nodded obediently and sighed. "I feel more tired than ever these two days." "Stay in my arms then, hmm?" X