Chapter 240

"Alston, Mom asked me to come in. I'm already facing Dad's pressure. Even if you don't appreciate it, when Dad comes down later, there's bound to be a dispute with Mom..." "Is your hand not feeling well?" Alston's voice was faint, causing Cecilia's prepared words to stick in her throat. She looked at Alston with suspicion because it was the first time he openly cared about her. "It's nothing. I'll apply some medicine later. Alston, if you really care about my hand, please cooperate and let me treat your wound." Alston instinctively sneered, "Cecilia, are you an onion? I care about you? Indeed, I care about you. I care that if something happens to your hand, Dad will make me cut off my right hand and compensate you!" Cecilia's already pale face turned even paler. She gripped the tweezers tightly, unsure whether to lift them or not, her palm exerting force. Sharp pain spread, making Cecilia's eyelashes tremble. She unconsciously let go of her hand, and the items fell to the ground. Alsto