Chapter 90

Cecilia closed the door behind her, and Regina, her face and lips extremely pale, hesitated before getting up from the sofa. D espite her condition, Regina still held onto Hedda's hand and hurried over. With her age showing, Regina's eyes were slightly red, a sight that deeply moved those who saw her. "How's Alston? Have you two settled things?" Regina inquired. Cecilia fidgeted with her fingertips, saying, "Mom, I'll explain everything to Dad when he comes downstairs. Alston..." As she mentioned Alston, Cecilia suddenly remembered his bloodied and bruised back. "He did suffer a bit, but don't worry, he won't defy Dad anymore. Please take your medicine first," Cecilia reassured. Regina breathed a sigh of relief, her emotions fluctuating, leaving her physically drained. Pinching her brows, she said slowly, "You don't need to say anything. I'll take the medicine once everything is resolved." Cecilia intended to further persuade Regina, but footsteps sounded from the stairs. Instinctively