Chapter 254

"Didn't your mommy tell you?" Gladys stirred her fingers, pouting, almost on the brink of tears. She was too adorable, and Marian couldn't help but take a step forward, reaching out to grab Alston's arm, whispering softly, "Alston, it's okay, I can go back first!" Alston's expression darkened considerably. What, Cecilia could accommodate Brian staying over, but he couldn't let Marian stay at The Baycrest Manor for one night? Boys and girls couldn't live alone together! Great! So, Cecilia's rules only applied to him, Alston, huh? Gladys was his daughter, his darling! But who did Cecilia think she was, to make him inconvenience Marian for her sake? Alston averted his gaze, addressing Marian, "The Baycrest Manor is a detached villa. There won't be any cars passing by here. It's late, Marian, you'll stay here for the night!" "But Alston..." Alston cut off Marian, "No 'buts'!" Gladys managed to choke back her tears. She watched as Alston nodded at Marian, "Go upstairs and change your shoes!