A Man Like None Other

Chapter 1627 A Henpecked Husband

“What’s the matter that you’re in such a hurry, Roanna?” Upon spotting the middle-aged woman, Santiago quickly stepped forward and put that question forth.

It turned out that the middle-aged woman was his wife, Roanna Anderson. “Hailey—”

Roanna had just opened her mouth when she screeched to a stop mid-utterance. Her brows scrunched together imperceptibly, and she swept her gaze around.

At that, Santiago’s expression changed, his apprehension as clear as day. “What’s wrong with Hailey, Roanna?” he queried.

However, Roanna waved a hand to shut him up before closing her eyes slightly as though trying to discern something. When Santiago saw that, he broke out in a cold sweat.

He furtively made some hand seals with his right hand. Rays of light resembling those of fireflies rained down the entire hall, seemingly concealing a particular aura.

Shortly after, Roanna opened her eyes again. Frowning, she mused, “Why do I sense a woman’s fragrance in the hall?”

pretended to sniff at the air. “Cut the act! Did a woman come in

Calanthe came earlier, and I told her to run some errands for me,” Santiago

as though this smell doesn’t belong to her?” A frown marred

How could some woman come in when it’s the secret realm here?” Santiago reassured lovingly, stepping forward

even if there aren’t any other women. I’ve long since noticed

mind out of the gutter, Roanna! I’m the master here now, so I can’t possibly mess around with the maidservants!”

promptly asked, “Oh yes, what were you saying

Hailey took off!” Roanna exclaimed anxiously. “Took off? Don’t tell me

world. She gave

Boom!

useless that they can’t even

rage, Roanna immediately coaxed, “Calm down. Autumn went with her, so she

when Santiago heard that someone accompanied Hailey did

send some men out to find her as soon