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?”

the air.

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

this smell doesn’t belong to her?” A frown marred Roanna’s face, and her expression

You’re overthinking things. How could some woman come in when it’s the secret realm here?” Santiago reassured lovingly, stepping forward and wrapping

acting all lascivious. Let me warn you that you’re not allowed to have any designs on those few maidservants even if there aren’t any other women. I’ve long since noticed the look in your eyes when your gaze falls on them!” Roanna warned

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

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

exclaimed anxiously. “Took off? Don’t tell me she sneaked off to Eventide Cave

to the mundane world. She gave everyone the

Boom!

broke out in a cold sweat, even as his temper spiked. “Are all those guards dead? How useless that

immediately coaxed, “Calm down. Autumn

heard that someone accompanied Hailey did he breathe a sigh

men out