Chapter 73

The car smoothly arrived at its destination. The mansion sprawled across a vast area, with meticulously tended exotic plants adorning the entrance. In front of the villa's entrance, there was a small fountain, flanked by flowers whose names escaped recognition. Cecilia stepped out of the car, walking to the passenger seat to lift Gladys from the vehicle. Leading the curious Gladys up the steps to the mansion's entrance, Alston walked ahead, and for a moment, the three of them truly looked like a family. Cecilia took a deep breath, quelling her impractical thoughts, and entered through the gates, her gaze fixed downward as she guided Gladys inside, paying no attention to the interior of the mansion. "We've been waiting here for you three for over three hours! What took you so long to come back?!" A complaining voice erupted, causing Cecilia to stiffen. She raised her head abruptly, spotting Hedda standing in the middle of the ornate carpet in the living room. Alston's sister-in-law. Cec