“He said he wanted to rely on himself,” said Xyla.

Jeremy’s eyes were filled with approval. “He seems like a fine young man. Bring him home next time so I can meet him.”

“Okay,” replied Xyla, nodding.

Emily chimed in, “When?”

To find out whether or not Xyla was lying, Emily would just have to interrogate her so-called husband when the time came. If the man had no medical knowledge, that would mean he was lying. Xyla would be done for!

She firmly believed that the day when Xyla would sh