Chapter 317

"Alston..." Marian began. Is he sticking to Cecilia? He's barely seen Gladys lately, what could he possibly talk about with some little brat? Is he avoiding trouble with Cecilia to pursue her? Alston was furious. Was Cecilia behind this? Did he really say that? Coming back so soon, he must have had ulterior motives! "Alston, I'll give you your medicine!" Cecilia stepped forward. Alston glanced at her, his gaze icy and sharp. "Wait for you to give me medicine? I might as well wait for you to bury me." Marian's expression visibly darkened at Cecilia and her daughter's return. Since their arrival, Marian hadn't been able to connect with them. Even Alston hadn't spared her a glance. Marian licked her lips nervously and lowered her lashes. Then, she stood up, "Alston, it's getting late. I'll head back to the hotel." Alston paused, glancing in Marian's direction. The woman's eyes shimmered with tears, her brow betraying a hint of unmasked sorrow. Belatedly, he realized he'd been cold towards