Chapter 212

"I'll sleep outside..." As he spoke, he tilted his head, smirked with a hint of mischief. Alston scrutinized Cecilia from head to toe. "What's this, playing hard to get?" "Cecilia, don't flatter yourself. I'm not interested in you!" "Go to sleep!" Who knew if Cecilia would come back inside and try to seduce him again? Keeping Cecilia under his nose was the safest option! Besides, if her father found out he had come to Moonlight Manor but Cecilia was sleeping on the couch in the living room, who knows what kind of trouble that would cause! Cecilia remained silent. Her mind was a mess. Alston was unpredictable. Unable to comprehend, she drifted into a drowsy sleep with her eyes closed. Meanwhile, Alston, lying close to Cecilia, sensed a fresh fragrance lingering on her body, as if she had just bathed. The scent of lemon, light and clear, became more distinct as he drew closer. Cecilia's breathing steadied, indicating she had fallen asleep. Alston, on the other hand, was alert. His hand i