Sebastian Brenand leaned forward and placed his hands on his thighs as he gazed at Rachel Wood.He was waiting for her to kiss him, but she started to blush.She punched his shoulder gently. “You’re annoying. Dr. Harris already said this is a unique phase. We should avoid having intimate interactions and doing anything too intense.”Sebastian had a playful look in his eyes when he heard this. “In that case, tell me. Are you worried you might lose control or that I will?”Rachel’s face turned even redder then.She frowned slightly. “Of course, it’s you.”“What? Why do I feel that you’ve always been the one to lose control not too long ago?” he asked incredulously.Rachel was at a loss for words.She gently punched his shoulder again. “You’re so annoying. I’m going to ignore you. Get away from me.”With that, she pushed him away and proceeded to leave the kitchen.He suddenly pulled her into his arms before she could react, pressing his lips against hers.She felt her heart po
Rachel Wood looked perfect to Sebastian Brenand.She was the most beautiful woman to him.She gazed at Sebastian helplessly, feeling embarrassed by his compliments. “Can you stop? Do you want me to die of embarrassment? I’m hardly the most beautiful person.”“In my eyes, you’re more beautiful than anyone else,” he told her.“Must you exaggerate?” she sighed in exasperation.“I’m only speaking the truth.”Rachel didn’t bother replying and continued to enjoy the delicious food.With good food and the person she loved by her side, she was already the luckiest girl in the world.Once she had eaten enough, she stood up slowly and looked at her husband. “Why don’t you let me do the dishes? I’ve been doing nothing at home every day. I’m so bored.”Sebastian immediately walked over and picked her up into his arms. “No way!”“What are you doing? Put me down, Sebastian. I can walk on my own,” she protested.“Nope, I want to take you upstairs to rest,” he said.“You really don’t have
“Not much. I just want you to get Sebastian to pick up his phone,” Sebastian Brenand’s mother said.Rachel Wood honestly couldn’t be bothered to say another word to her.Feeling physically disgusted, she frowned and walked downstairs with her phone, handing it over to Sebastian before returning upstairs without a word.He recognized the phone number. “Why did you call Rachel?”“You wouldn’t pick up. I had no choice but to call her instead,” his mother replied.“Didn’t Rachel give you a piece of her mind?” he said, sneering.“No, she didn’t even say anything to me. She was rather rude,” she scoffed with a look of contempt as she spoke about her daughter-in-law.Fury overcame Sebastian at her words.“Can you still recall what you did to her? Ignoring you is the kindest thing she could do to you. Have you no shame?" he snickered with disgust. “Also, I don’t care what you’re trying to do. All I want to tell you is to stop contacting us. We are no longer related,” he spat out befo
Xyla Quest was stunned as soon as she read its contents.“Dear Xyla, by the time you read this letter, I’d be long gone from your world.“I suppose I would’ve died after getting rid of the nine-tailed demon fox that tried to harm you all this while.“Honestly, I was lying when I told you I wasn’t feeling well. I left because I wanted to find and kill the demon fox. I intended to get rid of the threat for you and my brother.“Unfortunately, I acquired the opportunity to get rid of the demon fox in exchange for never being able to reincarnate.“I hope you and my brother will always be happy. Forget about me.”Xyla was bawling her eyes out by the end of the letter. It explained why her days had been so peaceful lately.Sophie Kenwick had solved all her problems.The greatest threat to Xyla and Stanley Batton’s lives was finally gone because of Sophie.Yet, she couldn’t bring herself to feel happy at all.She wanted to know who Sophie made this deal with and why she had made such
“There was one other condition," Yaksha said. "She has to go to the lowest level in hell and suffer the worst types of torture for 999 days. It was the only way she could pay off the debt you and Stanley owe in your past lives.”Xyla Quest felt her heart weighing heavily upon hearing his explanation.She could barely breathe.She didn’t dare imagine how Sophie Kenwick would bear the 999 days of torture.She was such a vulnerable little girl. How could she handle it?“Apart from being cut and burned, there are more terrifying forms of torture in hell,” he added in a troubled tone.“Yaksha, I don’t agree with this. Can I take back what Sophie said in her place?” Xyla asked, feeling devastated.“You can’t, not when she had already decided," he said, shaking his head. "Did you know that your sister, Emily, was under that nine-tailed demon fox’s control? Your stepmother, May, as well.”Xyla wasn’t surprised by that. She had suspected they were controlled by that entity a while ago.
“Thank you, Boss.”“Boss, I would like to suggest hot pot.”Apart from Alex, everyone else was talking.“Okay,” Xyla Quest replied.“Can you guys think of anything else apart from eating?” Alex finally spoke up then. “No. Do you have a problem with that?”“We want to do other things, but do you think we have time for them?”“Exactly!”The others replied one after another.Xyla Quest texted her reply. “All right, hot pot is fine. I’ll take you guys skiing after that to relax. How about that?”Everyone reacted positively to her suggestion.She smiled before selecting Vayne as her champion as she wanted to use ADC.Meanwhile, Stanley Batton was on his large, white bed in the bedroom, sorting out some work tasks on his laptop.He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head that lasted briefly before his vision turned dark.Taking a deep breath, he gently rubbed his head. He figured he was probably exhausted from work.Soon, all the memories related to Sophie Kenwick, the nine-ta
By now, Atlantis International Hotel had its backyard decorated with various cartoon props, animal-shaped balloons, flowers, grass, and replica mushrooms. It looked like a forest-themed castle from a fairy tale.The ceiling was designed to look like a starry night sky.Even during the day, looking upward would give one the illusion of standing under a sky full of stars.The Battons spared no expense to bring the perfect fairy tale world into reality.Rich and famous people from various countries gathered at the hotel to celebrate the children’s birthday in grandeur.It was a lively event, where everyone was drinking and chatting in multiple groups.Stanley Batton and Xyla Quest proudly held their twins, dressed like a little prince and princess, to receive everyone’s best wishes.Lynette Battton wore a red silk dress, her hair tied up like a doll’s with a red lace headband. A pair of white socks and red flats completed her look.Meanwhile, Leon Batton had his hair combed neatly
“Everyone’s attention is on them, showering them with compliments,” Sharon Lindt added, feeling her mood improving as she looked over to the family of four. Wilson Batton also turned to gaze at them as he began to smile. “Yes, they all look particularly radiant today, especially Xyla and our grandchildren. They look wonderful.”Sharon and Wilson acted like their adoring fans.She nodded, and then several wealthy housewives gathered next to her and began to speak—“Hey, Sharon. How do you still look so young when you’re looking after three grandchildren?”“Exactly! I can’t see a single trace of you being anxious about the kids at all.”“Sharon, you’re amazing for looking after all three kids so well. I couldn’t possibly do that if I were you.”“Yeah, I couldn’t do it, either.”The housewives spoke in turn.Sharon released a chuckle upon hearing what they said. “They’re all my grandchildren, so how could I not look after them? Besides, I would only keep worrying unless I work w