Chapter 236

"Mom, what does Dad usually do when he's busy? Is it like last night? Playing with those sisters?" "But Uncle Caleb said those sisters all want to be Gladys' mom?" Gladys spoke, her eyes veiled with a misty color. "They want to ruin the relationship between Dad and Mom!" Cecilia's heart squeezed. She never imagined that not only did Alston take Gladys to the bar yesterday, but Caleb also talked so much with Gladys. She reached out and grabbed Gladys' lotus-like little arm, whispering, "Gladys, remember what Mom taught you before, don't speak ill of others behind their backs, it's impolite!" Gladys pouted. With that simple gesture, it felt like she had gripped Cecilia's heart. The tightness made Cecilia feel sour and bitter, unable to catch her breath. "Mom, don't be angry, I believe in you, and I believe in Dad!" Cecilia's eyelashes fluttered, her lips moved, but she couldn't say a word to meet Gladys' bright eyes. As her emotions stabilized, Cecilia called Brian. "Cecilia?" "Brian, ab