Chapter 378

Marian leaned back inside, her eyes closed as if she were asleep. Alston called her name, and she responded with a hoarse voice. "We're heading to the estate. Do you want to come and relax a bit?" "Alston, if I go, Cecilia will be upset," Marian replied, implying that it wasn't her unwillingness to go, but rather her fear of Cecilia's wrath that held her back. Alston frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "It's alright, as long as I'm in a good mood." With that, Alston got into the car. Gladys sat quietly in the front passenger seat, not saying a word. By the time they arrived, it was completely dark. As soon as Alston entered, a waiter led them to a private room filled with various dishes. Alston, craving a cigarette, asked one of the waiters to stay and look after Gladys. As soon as he left, Marian unclenched her right hand, which had been gripping a photo now half-soaked with sweat. The picture showed Cecilia and Alston smiling, a sight that was particularly jarring to Marian. A