Chapter 104

Alston rushed into the bathroom like a gust of wind, squeezed toothpaste onto his toothbrush, and brushed his teeth vigorously for over twenty minutes until his gums bled, causing a sharp pain that Alston could barely endure. The nauseating feeling was suppressed slightly. After Alston left, there was a moment of stillness in the dining room. Everyone was enjoying their meal until Alston vomited, which ruined everyone's appetite. Several people sat in the living room, waiting for Alston for twenty minutes, but he didn't show up. Regina paced back and forth at the staircase, anxious. She knew Alston's temperament and didn't dare to disturb him, so she could only worry downstairs. Since Gladys came into their lives, Cecilia began to understand a mother's thoughts. She stood up from the sofa, walked to the staircase, and gently placed her hand on Regina's shoulder. "Mom, I'll go check on him. You can sit with Dad over there for a while." Regina had some grievances towards Cecilia, but som