Chapter 179

“You want to ransom Gladys quickly too?” Cecilia asked, her voice trembling. Alston frowned deeply. “Worried? Why would I be worried? Fantasizing is a disease, and you’re seriously ill! Don’t worry, I will never raise Gladys! Don’t think my coming here means I accept you and Gladys! If it wasn’t for that little brat’s kidnapping being related to me, I wouldn’t care if you both died out there!” Alston licked his lips, the memory of yesterday’s outing with Gladys flashing in his mind. He had given her too much ice cream, and now she might still be feverish. His brow furrowed slightly, and his speed increased unconsciously. Gladys was as stubborn as Cecilia. Alston worried that she might confront the kidnappers and suffer for it. Cecilia couldn’t read Alston’s thoughts. Before asking, she had held onto a sliver of hope. Despite their issues, Gladys needed a father, and it was clear she liked Alston. But Brian was right—she couldn’t deceive Gladys forever. One day, Gladys would learn that