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?”

sniff at the air. “Cut the act! Did

now! Calanthe came earlier, and I told her to

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

could some woman come in when it’s the secret realm here?”

there aren’t any other women. I’ve long since noticed the look in your

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

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

off!” Roanna exclaimed anxiously. “Took off? Don’t tell me she sneaked off

mundane world. She gave everyone the slip!”

Boom!

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. I’ll find her

the man in a towering rage, Roanna immediately coaxed, “Calm down. Autumn went with

Hailey did he

we’ve got to send some men out to find her as soon