Chapter 76

Alston disdainfully tugged at the corner of his mouth, a chill seeping through his slightly narrowed eyes. He casually leaned back on the sofa with Gladys in his arms. Seeing him like this only fueled Corin's anger. He turned to Cecilia and said, "Cecilia, with me here, you can speak boldly. Are your injuries related to this bastard? How did this brat torture you?!" Cecilia was slightly taken aback. Ultimately, it was Alston's fault in this matter, but to say he physically abused her would be unfair. "Dad..." She began to explain, but Alston chuckled, his voice dark and mocking as he interjected, "I did lay hands on her. Even if I did commit domestic violence, Dad, what are you going to do about it? You only have me left as a son. Are you going to beat me to death?" "Beast! It's really you!" Corin was instantly enraged, standing up abruptly and pointing at Alston. "Come with me to the study!" Mostly due to anger, Corin's eyes flickered with flames, veins popping on his forehead. His im