“Yeah…” Stanley Batton said.

Xyla Quest nodded.

“Why were you peeking at me earlier?” he asked.

Xyla coughed awkwardly. “When did I peek at you?”

“Didn’t you?” he asked.

“I didn’t. If you didn’t look at me, how would you know that I was looking at you? I haven’t even asked why you were peeking at me.” Xyla changed the topic directly, sounding confident with what she said.

Stanley slowly smiled. “I think you look good. That’s why I wanted to look at you. Am I not allowed to?”

Xyla instantly felt her heart clenched.

“Isn’t your beauty meant to be seen by others?” Stanley added.

“Makes sense…

“Aren’t you going out today?” Xyla changed the topic suddenly.

“Hmm. I’m staying at home to look after you.”

“Don’t you have work?”

“Yes, but it’s all the simple stuff. No big deal,” he said.

Right then, Stanley received a call from Zack Cassidy. He walked right over to the french window and picked up the call.

Although the warm sun was now shining against his face, it couldn’t melt aw