Chapter 314

Alston smirked at Marian's reaction. See, Marian still pities him! He couldn't believe it. After everything that's been said, Cecilia could still feel no guilt? Cecilia, hearing this, ran a hand through her hair and chuckled, "Marian, Alston dotes on Gladys, I have no way!" "You don't understand. When Alston was covered in blood from Grandfather's whip, he still wanted to hold Gladys!" "You don't have a daughter yet, so you wouldn't understand! Once you have children, you'll know how I feel!" Cecilia couldn't stand Marian's pretentious demeanor. Pausing for a moment, she responded with even more pretense. Since Alston left without a word eleven years ago, her place in his heart and mind had long been lost. Eleven years of persistence had only brought heartbreak each time she tried to understand him. She wasn't a masochist. Sure enough, Marian's expression changed. Alston paused his steps. He insisted on doting on Gladys? Was he insane? Why pamper a fatherless brat? Did he owe Gladys so