Chapter 93

As they stepped into the living room, they collided head-on with Alston, who was being supported by Regina as he emerged from the study. He reached up to wipe the cold sweat from his face, his complexion pale. Catching sight of Cecilia and Corin, he smirked sarcastically, straightening unconsciously. He had changed into a new shirt, still white, with faint glimpses of bandages wrapped around his chest. Corin furrowed his brow, coldly tossing out two words, "Let's eat!" Regina breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that this incident was finally over, and guided Alston towards the dining table. Seeing this, Cecilia set Gladys down and reached out to support Alston's other arm. With this gesture, their proximity increased, and once again, Cecilia caught a whiff of that metallic scent between her nostrils. It was much fainter now, likely due to some kind of treatment. Cecilia lowered her lashes, hiding her myriad emotions. Alston, feeling her approach without any defenses, felt resentment sur