Chapter 58

Xyla sneered as she slithered back to the living room to find something else to do. Wendy wanted to make a delicious spread for lunch for Sean and Yvonne. She hoped that they could bond over food and conversation. Since she had lost her drive, she figured she didn't have to cook up a storm. She would use whatever ingredients Martha had prepared and whip up a simple fare instead. "Honestly, Wendy, you and Xyla are the Hortons' guests! You should be in the living room with her, not slaving away in a hot kitchen," Martha chided. She continued, "I could hardly get Xyla out of the kitchen while you were away. However, she's decided to make herself scarce on the day we have guests!" "It's only right for me to help out in the kitchen after what Mr. Horton did to put me through school," Wendy said and had meant every word. Martha pointed out by saying, "Yes, but Xyla could use a lesson on subtlety. Even I can tell Sean only sees her as a sister. "Chances are, Commander Horton had Ms. H