Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 1962

After ensuring it was tender enough, Betty Starmount turned off the stove, then retrieved a box from her pocket that contained a mysterious black powder. She sprinkled the powder over the dish, quickly dissolving into the sauce without a trace.

She then cleaned the box and tossed it into the trash can before carefully carrying the braised pork into the dining room.

She stood staring at the dish for a long while with trepidation upon placing the dish on the table. She then returned to the kitchen and brought all the other dishes into the dining room.

The dishes included braised pork, pork ribs, sour-and-spicy stir-fried potato strips, steamed fish, sea cucumber with scallions, bird’s nests, and savory duck stew.

Everything looked appetizing and smelled great.

Once the table had been set, she went to address everyone in the living room. “Dinner is ready, everybody.”

Jeremy was joyfully holding Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton’s hands as he spoke to them.

Seeing his joyful grin, Betty felt her heart tug with mixed emotions.

Taking a deep breath, she calmed herself down and took her seat at the dining table.

Soon, Xyla and Stanley joined her, helping Jeremy to his seat first before they sat across them.

It was a peaceful, heartwarming, and wonderful sight.

Jeremy looked around at his beautiful girlfriend, obedient daughter, and son-in-law. He felt content on the inside.

Seeing how happy her father was also put Xyla in a good mood.

She only wanted him to be happy.

She reached out to fill his bowl with the bird’s nest. “You should take more of this, Dad. It’s good for your health. I checked your pulse earlier while we were talking. There isn’t anything seriously wrong with your health. You simply haven’t recovered from your cold.

“Drink more bird’s nests to boost your immunity. Also, I’ll prescribe you some immunity-enhancing supplements, the kind that doesn’t taste bitter.” Xyla made sure to point that out.

Jeremy nodded. “Okay. I’ll do as you say, Xyla.

“You should also take more bird’s nests. It’s good for you and the baby,” he added.

Filling another bowl, Xyla started to place it in front of Betty, but the latter pushed against the edge of the bowl. “Oh no, I don’t want any. I can't stomach the thing. Have you forgotten? I’ll leave the good stuff to you guys.”

“All right then,” Xyla said, chuckling before putting the bowl before her. She then looked at Stanley. “Are you still not going to have any today?”

Stanley nodded before he affectionately stroked Xyla’s face. “Yeah, you can have my portion.”

Xyla nodded obediently, pushing the bowl aside for later.

Right now, she was more interested in that braised pork that looked and smelled mouth-watering.

Xyla tasted a piece of braised pork, feeling it instantly dissolve in her mouth. It contained a fair amount of fats, but it wasn’t overwhelming. It was practically good enough to be served in five-star hotels.

She had to admit that Betty’s culinary skills had improved yet again. She could tell that she had been frequently cooking for her father at home.

Betty was indeed a housewife material.

In the beginning, Xyla thought she would be the kind of woman who avoided house chores at all costs once she started living with her father, but she was surprisingly wrong about her.

“This braised pork is delicious,” Xyla praised.

“Have some more if you like it,” Betty replied before scooping two more pieces for Xyla.

When Betty saw how pleased Xyla seemed at the dish, her fists clenched underneath the table, and Betty's lips widened into a sinister smile.