Stanley Batton got out of the car before carrying Xyla Quest into the house, finding it utterly silent at this hour.

Only a single bright lamp lit up the living room.

He proceeded upstairs into their bedroom and put her to bed.

Seeing the face full of makeup on Xyla, he went into the bathroom for some makeup remover wipes.

He removed all her makeup with exceedingly gentle movements until her pretty face was bare before him.

He found her still stunningly beautiful even without makeup and co