Chapter 407

“Did she go to find Aunt Erin?” Gladys asked, her innocent eyes filled with curiosity. Alston was caught off guard by the question. He frowned slightly and replied in a low voice, “Your mom has some things to take care of. I'll stay at the hospital to take care of you for the next few days, okay?” Gladys looked surprised. “But Dad, aren’t you busy?” Alston explained gently, “The company belongs to Dad. If I want to work, I can, but if I don’t, I can handle things here at the hospital.” Gladys fell silent for a moment, then said, “But Mom said you were too busy with work before to visit me because you were earning money to buy me dolls and dresses. Dad, who is telling the truth? Was Mom lying to me all along?” Alston felt a sting of guilt. Gladys had asked similar questions before, but she was so mature that he hadn’t expected such a direct question. Trying to ease her mind, he had spoken without thinking. He pressed his lips together before answering, “Is Mom going to be busy with work