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Chapter 2181 Chapter 2181 Xyla Quest was very grateful that God brought Stanley Batton into her life.

He made her believe in love again when she felt utterly hopeless and allowed her to experience all the best things in the world.

On Weibo, netizens were still paying attention to how he had planted flowers all over the city for her.

Although she was at the center of attention, she didn't want to see the comments, so she directly closed the topic.

After all, it wasn't the first time she made it onto the list of hot topics for this reason.

Turning around, she gazed at the sea of roses outside, still feeling as touched as she did when she first saw it.

Before Stanley showed up in her life, Xyla never thought anyone in the world would love her more than her father.

He even treated her like the lead female character in a television drama. He didn't mind if everyone worshipped his wife.

Xyla became everyone's ideal after being with him and had never needed to be envious of anyone else.

She had everything she could ever want, including whatever everyone else had and even what they didn't.

She turned a dazzling smile at Stanley when she thought of everything she had gained, gently holding his hand. "Stanley, I love you."

He smiled and squeezed her hand. "I love you, too. I don't have much going on this morning, so I'll spend time with you at the office."

She nodded with a look of joy on her face. "Sure, but you're not allowed to distract me."

"Yes, of course," he answered affectionately and then continued to drive her to Quest Group.

Once he'd parked the car, he opened the door for her like a gentleman, then held her hand as they walked into her office.

Two pretty receptionists became excited when they saw Stanley Batton, but they maintained their composure and politely greeted both of them. Other employees walking in and out of the building did the same.

The hard as especially, found it very their cool around h impossible for them toet good looks made it However, Stanley remained indifferent to all the attention as he only had eyes for Xyla.

He held her hand, leading her into a private elevator.

The moment the elevator doors closed, people in the main lobby began talking— "Oh my god! Stanley looks even more handsome now, right?"

"He's just like a celebrity. I feel like Stanley has a lot of potential to become popular. I'm going mad."

"I think our president and Stanley look amazing together."

"I would really like to experience life as our president."

"What do you guys think it's like to be our president? She has beauty, deep pockets, and a wonderful husband."

"It must feel heavenly. How else could it be?"

Everyone became even more excited as the more they discussed it, the more envious they were of Xyla, versation went on. The e WE Only the couple in question had no idea people were talking about them as they exited the elevator to head to Xyla's office.

Her huge office was spotless. At a single glance, every surface was shiny and glistening.

Stanley sat on the soft black couch while she walked to her desk.

After removing her coat, she put her purse down and sat down. She then edh her attention to her hud.

"Do you want anything to drink?"

"Hmm, I'm fine. If I want anything, I'll get it myself. You can get on with your work."

Xyla nodded.

Chapter 2182 Chapter 2182 Xyla Quest picked up her landline to inform her assistant she was ready for a meeting in her office she had arranged with a few top executives the day before.

Meanwhile, Stanley Batton sat nearby and played Honor of Kings on his phone with utmost concentration.

His silhouette cut an imposing noble figure, looking every bit like an e-Sports professional. He even played like one, defeating every opponent that went against him in the game. For an experienced League of Legends player, Honor of Kings was even easier to play. He certainly seemed to be in his element while he played.

Ten minutes later, top-level executives from each department entered Xyla's office in an orderly fashion.

They seemed taken aback to see Stanley as he wasn't expected to be in her office.

His presence seemed to fluster the female executives as they seemed unable to tear their eyes away.

It was hard for anyone not to notice him with his charismatic aura and appearance, drawing envious looks toward Xyla.

Once everyone pulled up a chair to surround Xyla, she announced to commence the meeting, focusing on the list of agendas for the day.

The female executives seemed distracted as they would each steal glances at Stanley throughout the meeting.

Normally, these women would not look forward to having meetings, but they wouldn't mind being in this meeting forever if they could feast their eyes on him. It was Stanley himself!

His wife observed their furtive looks but held back her tongue since nobody stepped out of line.

She turned a blind eye and proceeded with the meeting while her husband ignored everyone else and continued his game.

After a while, he grew restless, so he leaned Jazily lly against the a toward his wife, rest and her expression.

She gave off an impression of a capable businesswoman as she made sound professional comments during her meeting.

Stanley subconsciously smiled in approval seeing her this way.

Indeed, Xyla was the woman he fell in love with.

Meanwhile, she was so focused on work that she failed to take notice of his scrutiny as he continued to stare at her.

The other women in the room felt incredibly envious when they noticed, wishing he would stare.net them that way, too, but they knew they didn't deserve his attention.

The meeting finally ended after three hours, and everyone cleared out of the room, some more reluctantly than the others.

The office became peaceful again.

Xyla started feeling uncomfortable around her waist and neck after sitting for too long, so she retrieved a massager from a drawer and used it to ease the aches.

She caught Stanley staring at her with a deep and soft gaze when she looked up.

The affection in his eyes was enough to melt everything away.

At that moment, she no longer felt exhausted.

Chapter 2183 Chapter 2183 Their lips curved into identical smiles the moment they looked into each other's eyes.

It was what true love was like. Even if two people did nothing, they'd smile when they unintentionally exchanged glances.

With her eyes still on Stanley Batton, Xyla Quest leaned back into her chair and continued to run the massage device on herself. "I am exhausted."

He stood up, approached her, and then picked her up to place her on the desk. He sat next to her and took over the massager, carefully running it over her waist. "Is this the right spot?" "Yeah," she sighed, nodding slightly. "Are you bored?"

"No."

"Really? What were you doing earlier?" she asked enthusiastically.

"I was playing games and watching you," he answered truthfully. "I was watching you most of the time, to be honest."

"You weren't bored?"

"No. I never feel bored as long as I can see you," he said.

Knock, knock, knock- Xyla glanced at the door before calling out, "Come in!"

Freda, Xyla's new assistant, walked in, feeling hesitant and slightly envious when she saw their intimate interaction.

She eyed the massage device in Stanley's hand before approaching them. "Ms. Quest, Mr. Batton, I came in to ask if you'd like me to order in for lunch."

Xyla turned to her husband. "What do you want to eat, Honey?"

"I'm fine with anything," he shrugged.

"Me too. You can decide for us," she told Freda when she couldn't think of what to eat.

Her assistant nodded respectfully before turning around to leave.

"Would you like a shoulder massage?" he asked, prompting Xyla to nod eagerly.

Setting down the massage device, he began kneading her shoulders with his hands.

Freda was shocked to witness this right as she was closing the door She'd heard that Stanley was very affectionate with Xyla, and ito appeared that it was true.

She found it hard to imagine an Chard to imagine an aristocratic man like him .net behave this way with Xyla.

s to en.swnovet Freda instantly felt even more envious of her boss.

Meanwhile, back in the office, Xyla closed her eyes to fully enjoy the gentle massage.

Her husband's massaging skills had improved, and she couldn't get enough of it.

"How does it feel?" he asked after a while.

Xyla kept her eyes closed while she enjoyed the moment. "It feels great."

Stanley smiled and continued to massage her until Xyla gently pushed his hands away when the shoulder aches were completely gone.

Turning around to look at him, she said, "Thank you, Honey."

Hearing her words, he grinned playfully. "Are you only going to say thank you?"

She gave him a gentle peck on his cheek, her heart racing despite it being a simple kiss.

Stanley also started beaming. "That's a half-hearted thank you."

"How do I make it not so?" she breathed out.

"Like this..."

With that, he placed a hand behind her head, tipping her closer to his face.

Chapter 2184 Chapter 2184 Stanley Batton's lips began moving closer to Xyla Quest's.

Right then, the office door opened again without warning and Freda hurried in.

"Ms. Quest, I wanted to ask if Mr. Batton can handle spicy food."

It was then that her eyes swept over the couple, realizing she had walked in on an intimate moment.

In the next second, she quickly turned her back to them awkwardly, feeling embarrassed as she apologized frantically. "I'm terribly sorry! I didn't know you were- sorry!"

Xyla was mortified, pushing Stanley away to sit awkwardly behind her desk. "H-he eats whatever I eat."

Right then, she genuinely felt embarrassed but she had to regain her composure.

Meanwhile, Stanley acted as if nothing happened and continued to look playfully at her.

"All right, I'll leave now," Freda said respectfully after hearing what Xyla said.

With that, she practically ran out, leaning back against the wall as soon as she was outside.

What she just witnessed made her feel way too awkward.

'Ahh!' she screamed internally.

Why didn't she knock first? Her timing was impeccable to have such a coincidence.

Reflecting on what she saw, it was such a pretty scene, almost like one found in a well-made idol drama.

Stanley seemed very seductive.

Hold on. What was she thinking? Why was she focused on him?

Upon realizing the direction her thoughts went, Freda pulled herself together and hurried away.

She was practically escaping.

Once her assistant was gone, Xyla's office became quiet again.

She gave a stern look at her husband. "We should be more careful in the office."

"That's not the point. People should learn how to knock on doors," he replied.

"She usually does knock," she Who'd have thought s do so today? Anyway, let's do this again."

As soon as she finished her sentence, his feet landed on the floor as he hopped down from her desk.

Then, he leaned forward, pressing one hand against the back of her chair so that their faces were in close proximity again.

She could smell the vague oud wood cologne on him.

"All right, I know," he murmured.

Being so close together made Xyla's heart beat out of control again.

Seeing his perfect face up close in she Zed her deeply, pulling het d herself back. Coweet she coughed awkwardly as "Umm, are you going back to your office after lunch?"

"No," he said.

"Are you free in the afternoon, too?" she asked in surprise.

"Not originally, no."

"What do you mean?" she asked.

"I decided to stay here with you all day long," he told her firmly.

"Why?"

"I've thought about it carefully, and I think I've spent too little time with you recently," he said.

Xyla seemed confused. "Isn't that because we've been busy working?"

"Yeah, it is You and I have both been busy, so it's hard to find time for each other. That's why I've decided to leave work aside today and spend some time with you here."

She felt deeply touched. "You don't have to do this, Honey. We can still spend time together once we get home."

Chapter 2185 Chapter 2185 Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton had indeed spent very little time with each other during the day, but the opposite was true at night.

"We spend much less time together than we used to since we're both so busy. On top of that, we have to spend time with our children when we get home. We certainly don't have a lot of time with each other," he explained.

"But I don't mind. I don't need you to be with me all the time," she said.

"But I mind," he insisted. "Work is important, but spending time with each other is equally important. Otherwise, we'd grow distant."

Xyla felt warm in her heart when she heard this. She didn't think a man could be more thoughtful than her.

"Wouldn't you be neglecting work to be here with me? Haven't we spent enough time together during my postpartum recovery?" she wondered.

"That's different. I needed to take care of you during your postpartum recovery. That doesn't mean I don't have to spend more time with you after that."

Stanley had always cared about quality time with his wife, ensuring not to neglect her needs no matter how busy he got.

In his mind, every couple required frequent communication and quality time together to maintain a healthy relationship.

His parents had always been that way, and this mindset had been instilled in him as a kid.

He gradually grew up to become the kind of man his father was. He didn't find anything wrong with that.

Having a career and earning money was important, but maintaining a stable relationship was equally so.

Xyla felt touched by his words again. "Honey, you're so wonderful. But I have a lot of work to do in the afternoon. I can't do much with you even if you're here."

"You don't have to do anything. I just want to look at you," he stated.

Stanley only wanted to watch his wife silently and be near her.

Xyla smiled. "But what if you miss something important at work?"

"What's more important than you in this world?"

Nothing was more important than the woman he married, in his eyes.

"Work is very important, too, honestly," she reminded him.

"Yes, but not as much as you. Don't worry, I've got everything planned out," he replied.

"You're getting distracted," she couldn't resist complaining.

"Yeah, but so what if I get distracted by my wife occasionally, hmm?" he smiled.

"Occasionally? How many times have you done this since I was postpartum recovery?" Xyla cohet help but laugh.

"I can't help it," he said before picking her up in his arms wordlessly.

Her heart raced. "What are you doing?"

Stanley sank down on her recently ir with Xyla on his "Nothing, I'm just tired of standing.

"Won't you get tired holding me like this?" she said, wearing a helpless expression on her face.

"I'll be fine."

"That's a huge fallacy. You'll only feel more tired carrying me like this," she retorted.

Although she was thin, she was still an adult.

How could he feel relaxed like this?

He was better off standing.

"I'm fine," he insisted.

"Did you forget what I said moments ago about being more mindful at the office?" Xyla asked anxiously. "Okay, I'll pay attention next time." "Pay attention now," she laughed.

go to let about it for now. Next» time, okay?" he murmured with a gentle tone as usual. His capable of melting an It rendered her speechless.

It was lunchtime, and so nobody would walk in, anyway. Everyone was either occupied with lunch or resting.

Chapter 2186 Chapter 2186 After the awkward encounter earlier, Freda would be sure to knock before entering Xyla Quest's office next time.

So, she allowed Stanley Batton to do what he wanted and indulged him for now.

She rested her head against his shoulder and relaxed. "Which game did you play today?"

"Honor of Kings," he answered.

"Did you win?"

"Yeah, I was great in every match," he replied smugly.

"Awesome."

Talking about games made Xyla want to play, too, but the rational part of her mind was telling her to prioritize work first.

She still had a lot of work to deal with, and once she started playing, she would lose track of time.

She would have to start working in earnest after lunch.

"My teammates were great, too, so it wasn't so bad," he said.

He then gazed at her. "Team XS has been doing well lately."

Team XS had been winning every match since the spring tournament and maintained their number one spot in the league. They didn't even lose in minor battles.

It seemed very likely they would become the champion of the upcoming spring tournament.

"Yeah, they are excellent," Xyla agreed enthusiastically. "These kids are brave in the game, and they all work very hard."

She was increasingly impressed and satisfied with Team XS's performance. No other team in the world could compare to them now.

Most importantly, they remained humble and didn't become obnoxious despite winning the world championship once.

They each remembered why they started this journey and kept moving forward.

She believed they could achieve even greater things.

"Yes, they're pretty good. If they they'll win the world this keep chip again this year.nex husband said confidently.

She seemed very proud. "Yeah, I sure hope so. If they keep it up, they might probably win."

As they spoke, Xyla's phone started ringing, pulling her gaze to her screen.

There was a notification that Team XS would be competing that night at seven o'clock.

She committed it to memory before putting her phone aside.

Right then, someone knocked on the door, prompting her to jump up and adjust her clothes.

That was when she realized that one of her buttons was left open.

She rolled her eyes at Stanley and quickly buttoned it up before calling out toward the door. "Come in!"

Her appearance seemed businesslike and proper again.

Freda entered, carrying two food containers.

She still felt awkward to see the couple after experiencing the encounter earlier.

She carefully set the food containers in front of them on the desk. "I canteen. Enjoy your mea/ets bought these from the compael.nets "Thank you, Freda," Xyla said, feeling equally uneasy, but she maintained her composure.

"You're welcome."

"Remember to knock before coming in next time," Stanley spoke up suddenly, his words instantly making Freda cringe internally at the reminder.

Chapter 2187 Chapter 2187 "Yes." Freda's face reddened before she sped away.

Once she was gone, the atmosphere became quiet once more.

Xyla Quest's hunger became apparent as the aroma from the food containers circulated her office. Eagerly, she brought them over to the coffee table while her husband followed closely behind her.

They simultaneously took their containers to unpack them. Inside, they found three dishes in total, including stir-fried eggs with tomatoes, minced meat, and braised eggplants. They both liked these dishes.

After lunch, Xyla resumed her work while Stanley Batton settled on the couch to continue playing his games as he accompanied her in the office.

Although neither of them intruded on each other's space, they seemed perfectly content together.

At the same time, her employees were spamming messages in the company's WeChat group, where the main topic was regarding Stanley's presence in their building.

"Mr. Batton doesn't plan on leaving today, does he? Ms. Quest is busy working while he's just accompanying her. He loves her that much?"

"I think he's the best husband in the world. None of the wealthy men in Atlantis could do better than him."

"I heard Mr. Batton even gave Ms. Quest a massage. I can't believe it."

"I can't imagine Mr. Batton giving her a massage. He's such a powerful man, but he's so loving privately."

"Stop talking. All I want is to become Ms. Quest right now."

Xyla was not part of the WeChat group, so she was oblivious all these comments were swirling around the office.

Her assistant, Freda, however, was. She silently read every message, but she didn't want to inform her boss about the gossip.

At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Xyla looked up from her documents, her gaze landing on her husband lounging lazily against her couch nearby.

He was still playing Honor of Kings, she guessed, as his long, distinct fingers rapidly tapped on his phone screen.

At first glance, he looked like the leading male character in an e-sports novel.

Knock, knock, knock- Her attention immediately flew toward the door. "Come in."

The door opened, and Freda walked in hesitantly again.

Stanley's continued presence made her unusually nervous.

Inhaling Photo, she hurried over to the "Ms. Quest, the I and journalist from Magazine are here."

A sudden recollection appeared in her mind that she'd agreed to an interview with HC Magazine today.

She had been too busy for the past two days and had forgotten about it.

"All right, let them in," she told her assistant, who nodded before turning around to leave.

Once the door closed, Xyla turned to address her husband. "Honey, I an interview with a magazine eve company right now."

He nodded. "Okay, you can go ahead. Don't mind me."

"Okay, sure, but I can go somewhere else if you think it would be too distracting for you."

"It's fine," he stated, still focused on his game as he spoke.

Smiling at his concentration, Xyla retrieved a mirror from her drawer, checking her makeup before adjusting her clothes.

Chapter 2188 Chapter 2188 Xyla Quest seemed as fresh-faced as ever, even though she hadn't reapplied any makeup since she left the house that morning. Discovering that her makeup hadn't faded at all, she had to admit that the cosmetics she recently purchased were very long-lasting. However, since she had a photoshoot, she reapplied a bright red lipstick to make sure her photos would look great later. She had naturally fair skin, and with the bright red lipstick, her complexion seemed even brighter.

The striking red color instantly made her seem elegant.

Someone knocked on the door again just as she finished reapplying lipstick.

"Come in."

Freda entered, escorting the interview crew from HC Magazine into her office.

A female journalist led the group, wearing a lapel mic as two photographers and a gaffer trailed behind her.

As they entered, they first saw Xyla before noticing Stanley Batton, making them gasp.

People like him didn't require much effort to make others feel intimidated.

The journalist hastily led her team over to Xyla, smiling after casting a furtive glance at Stanley.

"Ms. Quest, shall we begin the interview now?"

Xyla nodded and made a welcoming gesture. "Let's go to the room next door."

The journalist nodded her approval before mustering the courage to glance at Stanley again. "Ms. Quest, since Mr. Batton is here, can we interview him, too?" Xyla shook her head to indicate that her husband wasn't keen.

The other woman nodded respectfully, and then the entire party followed Xyla into the next room. She couldn't resist turning et around for one last peek at the imposing man once more as she went.

He was staring intently at his phone, so he paid her no heed.

She sighed to herself while her gaze lingered on the unapproachable man. Stanley Batton was a really handsome man.

She hastily looked away and forced herself to gather her wits about her.

Inside the other room, a large fruit basket rested on a table in front of a modern-looking screen.

Further behind the screen, there was a huge bed where Xyla usually napped.

She led the journalist to the table, and the others scattered to set things up. The gaffer began setting up the lighting equipment while the photographers adjusted thei cameras to point toward the table.

The journalist carefully clipped on a lapel mic for Xyla to get her ready.

She then quickly cut to the chase. "I saw many folders on your table. Are those what you need to go through within a day?"

Xyla nodded. "Yeah, but I'm almost done. I think there are about a dozen left."

She seemed shocked when she heard this. "You're amazing! I thought being the president of a company was an easy job." Xyla chuckled. "There isn't a profession with easy jobs in the world."

The journalist nodded instantly. "That's true. Would Mr. Batton frequently keep you company at work?"

"No, he'd come by occasionally and usually leave after a short while. Today's an exception, I guess," Xyla answered truthfully.

She seemed enthusiastic when she heard this. "Why is today an exception? Is his schedule clear today?"

Xyla shook her head. "Not exactly, he always has a busy schedule. But, as you know, I recently delivered, so l'ye been resting for a long while because of that. Work piled up we've spent less time with each other due to our work commitments."

Chapter 2189 Chapter 2189 "He made time to be with me because he feels that we haven't spent much time together recently.

"He set aside a lot of his important tasks at the company to do that," Xyla Quest said with a helpless expression on her face.

Although she felt helpless as she spoke, she also felt absurdly happy.

The journalist couldn't help feeling envious when she heard this. "I see. Mr. Batton is indeed well-known for how much he adores his wife. Ms. Quest, you must be very happy."

Xyla chuckled. "Yeah, I am. I have to thank God for giving me such a wonderful husband."

"You're also wonderful yourself. That's why you are blessed with a good husband," the other woman said.

"Thank you."

"From what I know, Quest Group's stock price has increased rapidly since you took over. You've even gotten involved in many industries you never had in the past. Moreover, they've achieved excellent results. "They say you're an investment genius. What do you have to say about this?" the journalist added.

"I don't think I am. I'm just better at grabbing opportunities when they come than others," Xyla said calmly.

"You're the woman I admire the most."

"Thank you," she smiled.

"I heard you've given birth to a girl and a boy. I saw their pictures from Josh Batton's Weibo account," the woman said. "They truly are adorable. Can you tell us about your experience as a mother?" Xyla felt dumbfounded at the question as HC Magazine was a financial magazine, and she was asking questions that weren't related to her profession.

Still, she decided to answer politely, "Since becoming a mother, I understand the challenges of raising children. Isn't there an expression that people understood their parents better after becoming parents themselves?"

Thoughts of her father, Jeremy Quest, came unbidden in her mind. At that moment, she felt like something had stabbed her in her heart.

And d*mn, did it hurt.

However, she chose to bury her emotions to ensure the interview went on smoothly and not waste anyone's time.

She tried to control her emotions by secretly pinching her own finger to inflict pain on herself.

"Between you and your husband, I wonder who spends more time with the kids," the woman said next.

"I guess we spend almost an equal amount of time with them. The kids are fine without us. We just spend some time playing with them after work. Stanley's parents and the nannies at home take wonderful care of them mostly," Xyla said.

The journalist couldn't resist sighing. It was great to be rich.

Coming from a wealthy background, Xyla didn't have to worry about the day-to-day chores and could even do whatever she wanted as if she had never given birth.

"I see. Has your life with Mr. Batton changed after having children?" she asked.

"I guess I feel much happier than before," Xyla said, pinning her with a pointed look. "Hey, perhaps we should focus on my career. I doubt people would be interested in gossip like this."

Nodding somewhat reluctantly, the woman wondered how anyone would not be interested in Xyla's private life with her husband. Other than A-list celebrities, Xyla and Stanley Batton were the most popular couple on the internet.

Everyone wished they could examine their life under a microscope.

However, since Xyla had already made a comment, she did as she suggested and began asking questions about her company. The interview lasted for an hour as they chatted the entire time.

Once it ended, Freda sent the interview crew off while Xyla returned to her own office.

Right then, Stanley was lying on the couch as he stared at his phone, his long legs stacked naturally on the back of the couch. It was a wonderful view.

Chapter 2190 Chapter 2190 Stanley Batton's legs were indeed long, perhaps a little too long for the couch.

Xyla Quest approached him, spurring him to reach out to pull her onto his length.

She began to blush as the level of intimacy made her heart race.

Recalling the incident earlier in the morning, she gently pushed his chest to straighten up next to him. "Stop it, it's annoying. I told you to be more mindful when we're in the office." He smiled. "Oh, I know. I'll pay attention next time."

With that, he slowly sat up and pulled her onto his lap again.

"Didn't we just go over this?" she scolded.

Her husband hadn't stayed true to his words when he said he would pay attention the next time.

She was too tired to argue.

"I'm already very careful," he said with an affectionate expression.

Xyla stood up to reposition herself next to him, her face still flushed from before. "The interview is over."

"Hmm."

"They asked a lot of questions about you," she sighed wearily.

"How did you answer?" he asked curiously.

"I said only good things about you, of course."

"Oh?" he cocked an eyebrow. "You didn't say anything bad?"

"Is there anything bad about you that I can talk about?" she countered.

After spending so much time with her husband, she hadn't found anything to complain about.

He was annoyingly perfect at all times.

"Who knows?" he joked as he rested an arm on her shoulder.

She allowed that bit of contact at least. "I only said nothing but good things about you."

"Okay, not too bad, then," he nodded in approval. "What exactly did they ask you?"

"You know, mostly about our daily life."

"Oh."

"Are you sure you don't need to return to the office?" she wondered.

"Yes, Zack has everything under control," he replied.

"Poor Zack. I feel bad for him," Xyla sighed.

Whenever Stanley decided to do whatever he wanted out of the office, Zack was the one who had to keep things under control without ever complaining.

"Yeah, but what can I do? My wife needs company, doesn't she?" he said with a grin.

She immediately felt warm in her heart.

"Do you want anything to eat? I can go buy something for you," he offered.

"No, I've been eating too much lately," she said with a shake of hot head. I've already gained a feve?, pounds."

Xyla was worried she would gain even more weight if she ate whatever she wanted.

"Hmm, Wee for you to gain some s to en.swnoventeent d be nicer to hug," bone casually.

Frowning slightly, she asked, "Are you saying I'm not nice to hug right now?"

"No! I didn't mean that," he hastily told her.

"In that case, what did you mean?" Xyla asked half-jokingly.