Chapter 208

"And Aunt Erin!" Gladys added, her voice chirpy. Alston’s already dark expression grew even more frigid. He had more questions, but Gladys quickly climbed off the sofa. "Dad, I’m going to check on the porridge." She was already at the kitchen door before finishing her sentence. Alston’s lips moved, but before he could speak, Gladys had disappeared into the kitchen. He rubbed his temples, feeling the quiet of the summer night settling around him. He glanced around Moonlight Manor. The interior was impeccably clean, the polished floor reflecting everything within the room. A vase with a few lilies adorned the table. The décor was simple yet elegant, though the space was much smaller than the living room of The Baycrest Manor. Nevertheless, it felt surprisingly comfortable. Alston raised an eyebrow, mildly impressed. Despite Cecilia’s character flaws, she had good taste in decorating. After all, as the marketing director of FC Group, she had seen numerous floor plans. It made sense that s