Chapter 393

She steadied herself against the car and began walking away. After taking a few steps, she suddenly stopped. Alston's brow furrowed slightly. Cecilia's words had been so absolute, but seeing her pause unexpectedly made his heart stir involuntarily. Had she realized her words were too final? The Faber family was so vast that even Alston couldn't fully comprehend its extent. If Cecilia wanted to sever ties with him, she should at least consider Erin and Gladys. She had always loved Gladys and surely wouldn’t want her to suffer, right? Alston felt a bitter ache, as if swallowing a mouthful of chaff, the rough edges scratching his throat painfully. Trying to contain his tumultuous emotions, he stared intently at Cecilia. Sure enough, Cecilia turned back. Alston’s lips barely twitched into a faint smile. Cecilia reached into her bag and pulled out a small, exquisite gift box. Alston's heart skipped a beat. A gift after their divorce? Divorce gift? Feeling a surge of panic, he subtly stepped