Chapter 301

"Shut up!" Cecilia suddenly shouted, cutting off Marian. The latter took the hint, "Alright, Cecilia, I know you don’t like hearing this, so I'll stop." "But, after coming back and seeing how you and Alston live, I worry that continuing this way will only bring you more harm." "Cecilia, I can’t stay here for long. If Alston’s parents show up, I might not even be able to attend the designer conference." Cecilia stood in the stairwell, eyes vacant. After a moment, she realized Marian had already left. The empty emergency exit was now occupied only by Cecilia. She ran her fingers through her hair and turned toward the entrance of the operating room. Caleb looked surprised to see her return alone. "Where is she?" he asked, referring to Marian. "She left," Cecilia replied, a slight curl to her lips betraying no real amusement. Caleb’s eyebrows furrowed. He glanced at Cecilia and said softly, "Cecilia, don’t let her get to you. You and Alston are together now, and your child is so grown. Wha