Chapter 143

Cecilia's reaction seems to be a mix of embarrassment and anger. Is she really going to make a big fuss over such a small matter, even involving her father? It's hard to tell if she's genuinely worried about her daughter or just seeking attention. Alston gave Cecilia a disdainful glance and whispered, "The shrine isn't that big, and Gladys is a big girl. How could she just disappear out of thin air? Your daughter, you find her yourself! What does it have to do with me?" Cecilia's eyelids twitched. She felt panicked and just wanted to see Gladys. Cecilia licked her lips and tried to speak calmly, "Alston, Gladys is still young. There's moss and mud everywhere around the shrine. I'm mainly worried she might fall!" "If Gladys does get a minor injury, Dad will probably blame you later! Hiding Gladys benefits neither you nor me, right?" Alston smirked. He despised Cecilia's attitude of making everything a matter of principle and pretending to act in his best interest! He despised it every t