Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 2017

Right now, time was of the essence.

Stanley Batton needed to see Yaksha right away.

“He’s on the mountain behind the house.” The disciple pointed towards the back of the house while replying respectfully.

Stanley didn’t reply and began running towards the mountain.

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Meanwhile, Jeremy Quest was sorting through some newly bought baby clothes with Betty Starmount in the living room when he suddenly received a call from Sharon Lindt.

She told him what his daughter, Xyla Quest, was going through, leaving him dumbfounded upon hearing the news.

He collapsed on the couch, panting as his vision turned dark.

At the same time, Betty was equally shocked when she heard what Sharon said.

Did the demon fox do it?

It must be.

What else could have done such a thing in such a short amount of time?

Her hands trembled slightly by her side at the thought.

Seeing how sad Jeremy was made her hands tremble even more as she started to tear up.

“Honey, don’t be like this. I believe they’ll be able to find the children,” Betty said in a comforting tone.

Jeremy inhaled deeply before patting himself on the chest gently. “Betty, I want to see Xyla at the hospital right now. Get the driver.”

Betty nodded.

Jeremy’s vision suddenly turned dark, and he collapsed on the couch, making her panic.

Falling to her knees, she nudged him repeatedly in an attempt to wake him up. “Honey, what’s wrong? What’s wrong? Say something!”

However, Jeremy didn’t react at all.

Betty shuddered as she quickly placed her hand under his nose, only to find that he wasn't breathing.

She sprang onto her feet and backed away in terror, feeling her heart breaking apart.

Her entire body was trembling as guilt and sadness spread through her chest. She could barely stand straight.

Kneeling on the ground with her body still trembling, she gazed down at Jeremy. “Finally, the poison worked. It didn’t kill Xyla’s children, but it killed you.

“Don’t blame me as I didn’t have a choice. I felt bad for you because you’ve been so good to me. It’s the first time I’ve felt what it’s like to have a place to call home, to be loved and protected. If not for the demon fox, I believe we would’ve had a happy life together.

“I admit that I’ve developed feelings for you, as unimaginable as it sounds, but what can I do about it?

“Despite my feelings for you, the demon fox wants you dead. There’s no other option because anyone who goes against it will die.

“Whatever I owe you in this lifetime, I’ll repay you in the next if I can.” With that, Betty closed her eyes as she trembled, hugging Jeremy tightly.

His familiar scent that made her feel safe wafted through her nostrils.

Memories of how they met and fell in love appeared in her mind a bit at a time.

The scenes that once brought her warmth and joy were now causing her pain.

She had to kill the person she loved the most, and the one who loved her the most, to protect herself.