The Man’s Decree

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

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

I feel as though this smell doesn’t belong to her?” A frown marred Roanna’s face,

things. How could some woman come in when it’s the secret

to have any designs on those few maidservants even if there aren’t any other women. I’ve

gutter, Roanna! I’m the master here now, so I can’t possibly mess around with the maidservants!” Santiago retorted in feigned

that, he promptly asked, “Oh yes, what were you saying about Hailey

took off!” Roanna exclaimed anxiously. “Took off? Don’t tell me she sneaked off to Eventide Cave again?” Santiago

no. This time, she went to the mundane world. She gave everyone the slip!”

Boom!

useless that they

immediately coaxed, “Calm down. Autumn went with her,

someone accompanied Hailey did he breathe a sigh of

send some men out to