The cradles were identical, both white and had wind chimes of pink, blue, and various other colors above them.At that moment, the twins were staring at their parents, their pure gazes seemingly capable of melting everything in sight.As soon as Xyla Quest saw her children, she instantly found herself relaxing significantly. They were like a drug to her. No matter how much pain she felt, they’d instantly make her feel better.The moment their eyes met, the children smiled at her, instantly melting her heart.‘My children are so adorable. I have to stay by their side and watch them grow.’From then on, Xyla vowed to keep her emotions in check. She’d start working out and keep herself physically healthy.It was the only way she could deal with the hurdles that awaited her and remain healthy so that she could be with her children for a long, long time.Inhaling deeply, Xyla slowly picked up Leon Batton, noting how soft he felt to the touch.She was so careful with him because

Stanley Batton pinched his forehead helplessly before walking up to Xyla Quest. “Are you hungry?” he asked softly.Xyla was in a much better mood after playing with her child. She nodded as she was beginning to feel hungry.“Oh, look at me. I’d forgotten that I already prepared dinner," Sharon Lindt exclaimed when she heard them. "You should hurry down to the kitchen and eat your dinner. Stan, heat the food up for Xyla, will you? She should eat something warm now.”“Okay, got it,” Stanley answered obediently.“Also, Xyla shouldn't be touching cold water or there could be issues later,” she added.“All right, I know.”The nannies were observing their exchange speechlessly, exchanging glances every so often.They were able to establish each family member's ranking from the short time they’d spent with the Batton family.Xyla and Sharon came first, followed by the two children, and then Wilson and Stanley came lastIt was a strange family.These women had worked for many rich

In the next second, both Stanley Batton and Xyla Quest heard a woman’s voice.“Keep these objects with you. They will be useful at a critical moment.”Her voice was unusually delicate and pleasant to hear.It didn’t sound like an ordinary human’s voice.Although they could hear her, they couldn’t see the woman as their eyes darted around, looking for the disembodied voice.Then, the couple exchanged glances when they found nothing except a light floral scent in the house.There was an aroma of wintersweet flowers and even hints of snow when Xyla inhaled deeply.Did an elf or a fairy come to their aid? Or was this the nine-tailed demon fox’s disguise?Xyla’s instincts were telling her that it was the former.“Don’t overthink it. I’m not the nine-tailed demon fox. Keep those objects.” The woman’s voice still sounded gentle.Xyla’s eyes filled with wonder again.It was impressive that the woman knew what she was thinking.She only denied being the nine-tailed demon fox, but sh

“Stan, why did you get a book? I’ve never seen anyone wearing a book as a pendant. What if you sweat or if it gets wet? Wouldn’t that damage it?”Sharon Lindt then curiously reached out to finger it, but she suddenly felt a jolt of electricity.In the next instant, a mysterious force pushed her hand away.“Ahh!” she yelped before taking a few steps back, her hand feeling tender from the jolt.She instantly realized that there was something odd about the pendant.After being exposed to numerous mystical things in the world, she immediately understood what was going on.Her eyes pierced deeply at Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton, but they simultaneously shook their heads at her, hinting at her not to speak or ask any questions for now.Sharon nodded knowingly and held her tongue.Even if they hadn't hinted, she wouldn’t have said anything in front of so many people.Wilson Batton hurried over and held Sharon’s hand when he noticed her strange behavior. “What is it? Did you get hurt

Apart from Stanley Batton and the children, everyone else in the nursery was frozen in place.It was as if somebody had pressed pause on the computer.Sharon Lindt walked up to Wilson Batton and gently touched his face. “What’s going on?”After that, Sharon felt even more shocked.Wilson seemed normal, still breathing, but he couldn't respond at all. He didn't move or smile. It was as if he had been petrified.Sharon’s eyes filled with tears. “Stan, what’s going on?”Despite having been through a lot, Sharon couldn’t remain calm.How could somebody become like this suddenly?Xyla Quest quickly approached Wilson and touched him, her eyes narrowing with worry right after.Stanley frowned. “Don’t be nervous. It’ll be all right real soon.”“What do you mean?” Sharon asked.He pinched his forehead slightly. “I’m sure you know what Xyla and I experienced earlier. That person came to give our children a necklace each after you left.”“She decided to petrify them temporarily so a