Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 1934

Annabeth Cates looked curiously at Josh Batton’s handsome face through the spotless mirror. “Go ahead.”

“Two days ago, I told Georgie I wanted to cut down on work so that I could spend more time with you. She called to give me an update earlier. She has eliminated as much work as possible, so from now on, I only need to work between one to three hours each day.

“Also, Atlantis TV recently started a new variety show called ‘Their Day Together’, about a celebrity couple’s daily life. It’s a massive production with a total of twenty episodes. They would invite a celebrity couple to take part in each episode.

“The content is rather simple; they will film a couple’s daily life, and that's all. Georgie hopes we can participate in the first episode. What do you think?

“It’ll all be done here in our house. We can do whatever we want, basically just carry on with our usual routine,” Josh explained carefully.

“Sure, I’m fine with it,” Annabeth immediately replied.

“Okay, I’ll tell Georgie we’re good to go, okay?” he asked.

“Sure. Variety shows like this can establish a good image for you. You’ll gain more followers, and I’m willing to do anything to boost your popularity,” Annabeth said.

Josh chuckled. “Honestly, I don’t care much about boosting my popularity. I just want to record our daily life somewhere, so we can look back at it someday when we are old.”

Annabeth immediately felt her heart swelling with warmth. “Okay.”

“In that case, I’ll tell Georgie about it later,” he said.

“Sure. When does filming start? Is there anything I need to take note of?”

“It’ll take place next Sunday. The film crew will probably arrive at seven in the morning. They will record our meals and other activities for the rest of the day.

“There is nothing to prepare in particular. It would just be like how we did our livestream together last time,” Josh added.

“Okay then.”

“I’ll prepare a gift for you when the time comes,” he said.

“What gift is that?”

“It’s a secret,” he replied.

“What is it?” Annabeth became curious when she heard this.

However, her husband wouldn't answer her question. “You’ll find out when the time comes.”

Seeing that Josh was still unwilling to tell her, Annabeth shook her head helplessly. “Fine. But Darling, you’re cutting down on so much work all of a sudden. It might affect your career.

“Are you sure you want to do this? I mean, I don’t need you around all the time, to be honest,” she added.

Josh laughed. “Don’t worry, I’ll still work on things that keep me under the spotlight. Besides, I still have a few completed television shows, films, and variety shows lined up.

“Those television shows will be broadcast throughout this year and next year. The upcoming variety shows, as well, means that I will always be visible to the public eye.

“Besides, we can’t help it if my career is affected somehow. You and our child are the most important thing to me right now,” he said.

Annabeth seemed ready to burst with pride when she heard what Josh said.

With a husband like him, what more could she ask for?

“Darling, honestly, I’m not as needy as you think. Our child will be fine, too.”

“I don’t care. Taking care of you and our baby is what I should be doing. I want to be there for you during your pregnancy and when our child is born,” Josh said before hugging Annabeth.

She hugged him back gently. “Thank you.”

“Silly girl, why are you thanking me? It is my duty,” he declared.

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Three days later, ‘Their Day Together’ began filming.

At seven o’clock in the morning, the production crew arrived at Josh and Annabeth’s house.