Chapter 250

Alston's gaze darkened, abruptly standing up, grabbing the car keys, and driving to Moonlight Manor. There wasn't a single light on inside, and Cecilia seemed to be absent. For the first time, Alston felt the urge to see Gladys. His lips tightened as he took out his phone and dialed Cecilia's number. After a few rings, Cecilia answered. "Alston?" Alston's face darkened. "Cecilia, don't you even bother to check the time? It's late, and you're still out with the child?" "You, living carefree is one thing, but Gladys is still a child!" "Despite your usual act of being a good mother in front of me!" There was a moment of silence on the phone, then Cecilia spoke after a while, "Alston, are you at Moonlight Manor?" A hint of discomfort flashed across Alston's face. It seemed as if Cecilia was pleased with herself. "What, can't I come?" Cecilia chuckled, "It's not that, but Alston, don't you have the keys to Moonlight Manor?" Alston had stayed at The Baycrest Manor for two days, and he had ch