Chapter 425

Alston's eyes flickered as he lowered his gaze, choosing not to respond. Marian wiped away her tears and continued with a sharp tone, "We’ve been together for eight years, but what have you done for me?" Her voice grew more strained. "Eleven years ago, you pressured the Stark family just to send Cecilia abroad!" Marian hugged herself. "And in these three years of marriage, I thought you would keep your distance from her, but look at what you did instead!" Marian's voice wavered with a bitter laugh. "You got into a car accident, almost drowned, and nearly burned to death—all to save Cecilia! Do you think you're invincible, Alston? Do you fancy yourself a hero?" Alston’s brow furrowed as he licked his lips and spoke quietly, "If I recall correctly, you hadn’t even returned to the country on the day of my brother's memorial. Marian, don’t you think you know a little too much?" Marian turned her head slightly. "The landslide, the lightning—it was incredibly dangerous, yet Caleb flew there