NovelEnglishStanley Batton thought he was strong enough to overcanything, and there was nothing he'd be afraid of. Now, he finally understood that someone like that couldn't possibly exist. The so-called toughness and fearlessness were only possible when dealing with people and things that weren't one's weak point.
Whenever something involved Xyla Quest, Stanley would lose all control within a second...
Especially right now, Stanley truly felt afraid that Xyla had been afflicted with a rare, incurable disease, and she might leave him forever.
In fact, Stanley didn't even dare to think about what would becof him if Xyla was no longer with him.
Xyla was his life.
She was like the oxygen and sunlight that he depended on to survive.
How would he live without her? "Honey... I want to go home... I don't like being in the hospital," Xyla said softly.
Xyla didn't like the hospital because she hated the cold atmosphere and the strong medicinal scent.
"Alright..." Stanley replied softly. He casually picked her up and started walking outside.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRon Batton followed the two of them with a concerned look on his face. There was a sullenness that wouldn't fade away from his eyes.
If it were possible, Ron wished it was him rather than Xyla who was ill.
Xyla was no longer just his granddaughter-in-law or disciple.
To Ron, she was even dearer to him than his granddaughter.
*** After returning home, Stanley carried Xyla to the bedroom.
To avoid making Xyla nervous, Stanley didn't show any emotion throughout the entire journey. Search The Find Nøvelwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
In a swift motion, he switched on the lights with the back of his hand. The baroque-style room lit up.
Stanley then placed Xyla on the bed in a familiar movement. "Don't worry... You have me... There's nothing I can't resolve," Stanley said.
With that, Stanley slowly sat next to Xyla and wrapped his arms around her.
His hug felt warm and safe. Xyla's uneasiness was relieved somewhat.
At this moment, they both had mixed feelings in their hearts.
However, neither of them said anything.
Stanley frowned slightly. His eyes filled with tears unknowingly. "Xyla... Don't worry. Nothing will happen to you," he said.
Xyla nodded. "Hmm, I know..." While speaking, Xyla's eyes also unknowingly filled with tears.
However, neither of them could see each other's eyes.
After hugging each other for a long while, Stanley reluctantly let Xyla go. "I'll get the water running for you in the bath... Hmm?" Xyla nodded.
After that, Stanley got up and entered the bathroom.
After locking the door behind him, Stanley's emotions let loose.
Tears started streaming down his face.
However, he still forcefully held his emotions in.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn the bedroom, Xyla's eyes were also filled with tears...
She felt afraid. She was terrified.
***
After over ten minutes, Stanley filled the entire bathtub with warm water. Moreover, he added white foam and rose petals.
Once everything was prepared, Stanley tried his best to compose himself. He then returned to the bedroom and carried Xyla into the bathroom. After taking a bath together, Xyla wrapped herself in a white towel. She stood in front of the sink with a hairdryer as she slowly dried her hair. Stanley also quickly wrapped himself in a white towel.
After covering up the places he ought to, Stanley walked up behind Xyla and gently took the hairdryer from her. He then started carefully drying her hair. He brushed through her hair with his long, slender fingers repeatedly. It was extremely comfortable.
Xyla subconsciously closed her eyes.
Warm air brushed the side of her ears.
At this moment, Xyla hoped that the sweet moment between her and Stanley could last forever.
The safe harbor Stanley offered her was far too heart-warming.
It made Xyla want to stay here forever and never leave.
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