Chapter 176

Cecilia's lips trembled. "Alston, I regret not drowning with you in the reservoir!" "Look at that! Finally admitting it!" Alston clapped sarcastically, anger evident in his gestures. For her to say such a thing, how deeply must Cecilia hate him? "All these years of resentment! You must have wanted to kill me for a long time, haven't you?" His tone still held a trace of restraint, but Cecilia didn't retreat this time, her gaze icy. "Same goes for you!" "So, was it you who called off the rescue team?!" Alston clenched his fists abruptly. Brian, hearing this, instinctively moved to shield Cecilia. His expression was unclear. "Alston, there's a misunderstanding about this." Cecilia thought Brian was about to explain to Alston. Just as he began, she grabbed his arm. After barely surviving on the mountain, Cecilia had come to realize that Alston was like a stone that would never warm. Even if she risked her life, she might never get through to him. She had lost all hope in him. Blocking Bria