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?”

don’t I smell anything?” Santiago pretended to sniff at the air. “Cut the act!

earlier, and I told

to her?” A frown marred Roanna’s face, and

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

maidservants even if there aren’t

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

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

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

the mundane world. She gave everyone the slip!”

Boom!

sweat, even as his temper spiked. “Are all those guards dead? How useless that they can’t even keep an eye on her! I’ll send men out to look for her right away.

immediately coaxed,

Hailey did he breathe a sigh

send some men