Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest)
Chapter 1857

Meanwhile, Stanley Batton sat at the main seat, perusing his phone while waiting for the two ladies.

He had to prepare more food to account for the extra headcount in the house, cooking six dishes with soup in total.

The spread looked and smelled great; he had cooked meatballs, sweet and sour pork ribs, mashed potatoes, stir-fried prawns, spicy clams, abalones, and melon soup.

The inspiration to make meatballs struck him out of the blue for some inexplicable reason, even though Xyla wasn't particularly fond of it.

It was as if there was a strange force that compelled him to make the dish, leaving him to feel guilty if he didn't.

The dining room light shone elegantly on his fair skin, making it appear brighter than usual, but there was also an aloofness about him.

He was the kind of man that was out of reach for most commoners.

Approximately ten minutes later, Xyla and Sophie walked hand-in-hand happily into the dining room, the latter's eyes lit up at the sight of the meatballs on the table.

"Wow, this is my favorite dish!" she announced as she walked up to the plate.

Stanley's eyes widened in surprise when he heard this.

Meatballs were her favorite, and he had felt compelled to make the dish shortly after meeting her that day.

It was too much of a coincidence not to be related somehow.

All these felt mysterious to Stanley.

"I'm glad you like it. Have a seat and help yourself," he told Sophie.

Xyla gently pulled her along to sit down, her on Stanley's left while Sophie sat on his right.

As soon as Sophie sat down, she picked up a meatball and started eating it slowly, her eyes glowing as she tasted her favorite dish.

She learned proper dining etiquette back then, so she still managed to look elegant while she ate.

Stanley felt content when he saw her enjoying her food, realizing that for some reason, this girl easily influenced his emotions.

Apart from Xyla and his family, Sophie was the only other person who managed to do that.

He studied the girl for a while before shifting his gaze away to start grabbing food for his wife.

Sophie trained her joyful gaze at him as she ate. "Did you make this? It tastes amazing!"

"Yeah, I did Stanley replied quietly

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as he peered into her eyes, noting how he was in a good mood, especially now when his heart no longer ached.

"You're great at cooking," Sophie complimented.

"You're being too nice. Enjoy the food," he said.

"I sure will just realized that the meatballs you make are like the ones

my

brother used to make

Sophie said with a look of sadness

in her eyes.

"Your brother?"

"Yeah. Would you like to hear my brother's story?" she asked.

Xyla

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about it.

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