Chapter 281

Alston gripped Marian's wrist tightly, his face unable to conceal his rage. "Alston, you—" Marian started, but Alston cut her off, his voice hoarse and barely containing his anger. "Marian, I need to talk to Cecilia alone." He looked at Marian intently, her cheek showing the red imprint of a slap. Alston's gaze deepened. In front of him, Cecilia dared to hit Marian. What had she done three years ago when she forced Marian to give him up and leave the country? What cruelties had she committed then? His lips pressed into a thin line, his eyes narrowed sharply. Marian opened her mouth but said nothing, covering her face as she left the room. The series of events left Gladys timid. The private room was in disarray. Alston rolled up his sleeves and began to approach Cecilia step by step. Each step seemed to echo in Gladys' heart. "Daddy! Are you going to hit Mommy again?" Alston's gaze finally rested on the little girl. Cecilia had not done anything dirty, but this three-year-old child woul