Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest)
Chapter 162

"I bought that mansion a long time ago, together with this one. It's been empty this whole time. The renovations and interior layout are very much like this one. What do you guys think?" asked Jeremy. For a moment, Xyla didn't know how to answer. Because of one minor oversight, many things now had to change. Since Five Batton had said that he would reside in the country permanently, her father would definitely arrange for a house for them to live together. If she kept living at her maternal home like an unmarried young lady, it would be most inappropriate.

"It's okay, Dad. Don't I have a duplex building under my name in the city center? My husband and I can stay there instead..." she said.

She couldn't possibly agree to stay next door. If she did, that would mean having to spend every single day with Five Batton. If they didn't stay together, her father would definitely replace out. Hence, it was better to say that they would live in the city center. That place was far from home, far from her father's radar. Even if she lived alone, it was impossible for her father to replace out.

Jeremy's expression fell. "Xyla, do you really have to do this?"

"Dad, what do you mean?" asked a confused Xyla.

She could sense that her father was angry, but for what reason, she had no idea.

"I'm asking you to stay next door because I'm reluctant to let you be so far away from me, do you understand? I originally wanted you guys to just stay here, but I'm not an old-fashioned person. I know that you youngsters need your space, so I came up with this idea to let us meet in the middle," said Jeremy, looking upset.

"Now that Emily has left home and I'm about to divorce your aunt, if you leave as well, don't you think that your father will look like a lonely old man?"

Upon hearing this, Xyla immediately felt a sourish feeling in her heart. She felt ashamed to continue rejecting him. However, if she didn't cruelly reject him, she would have to live with Five Batton.

This was not part of her plan at all. It was all Five Batton's fault for answering carelessly.

Beside her, Stanley remained silent. He only got up quietly to pour two cups of tea. One for Jeremy, one for Xyla, displaying wonderful education in every detail and gesture.

Xyla looked at him, waiting for his assistance in the rejection. However, he gave no response and was pouring himself a cup of tea.

"Xyla... Didn't you say that you would always keep dad company, show me filial piety, and listen to me?" Jeremy was clearly reluctant to give up.

Seeing how Jeremy was set on the decision, Xyla turned to the man beside her once more, deciding to put the ball in his court. "Honey, what do you think?"

"I'm fine with anything. You can decide," he answered faintly.

He was clearly not playing by the rules. Immediately, the ball was thrown back at her.

She couldn't help but wonder, 'How could this person be so oblivious to the atmosphere?'

Jeremy was adamant, asking, "Xyla, is it really so hard for a father to want his daughter to live next to him?"

Xyla held her forehead helplessly. "Alright then."

She knew that if she continued rejecting him, her father would no doubt get angry. Hence, she could only agree. Only, after agreeing, she regretted it...

Now, the troublesome matters would just grow and grow, and then grow even more. Would Five Batton even agree to it? What if he didn't agree? Moreover, why did she get the feeling that Five Batton was doing this on purpose? Was she overreacting?

Jeremy beamed happily. "That's more like it."

He was smiling, but Xyla was on the verge of tears.

"I'll transfer the ownership of that mansion to the both of you then," said Jeremy, looking down to take a sip of tea.

"It's okay, Dad. Just keep it under your name," said Xyla.

"That's fine too."

Jeremy nodded without saying anything else. He knew that his eldest daughter was not only obedient, but she was also not greedy. What a stark difference compared to his youngest daughter.