Chapter 122

Gladys blinked her big eyes and climbed out of bed. Instead of reaching for the medicine, she mimicked Alston's posture, crossing her legs and bargaining with him. "Daddy, I'll obediently take the medicine if you promise me one thing." Alston glanced at Cecilia standing behind him with a half-smile. This kid really learned Cecilia's tricks perfectly! Though he was displeased, he didn't show it. He withdrew his gaze from Cecilia and focused on Gladys, his usually imposing demeanor unexpectedly lazy. "Let's hear it." Alston didn't take Gladys's condition seriously. To him, a child's request usually boiled down to wanting a toy. He was generous enough to indulge her. "Tonight, can you and Mommy sleep with me?" Gladys's eyes lit up, and without hesitation, she blurted out her request. As soon as she spoke, both Alston and Cecilia froze in place. Alston licked his lips lightly. The way Gladys and Cecilia whispered just now flashed through his mind. Storm clouds brewed in his eyes. Was this