Chapter 142 A Bit Off

 

Ashlyn didn’t say another word and compliantly followed behind the man, but her eyes showed a hint of underlying dissatisfaction.

 

 

How? How does an ugly duckling like Elise manage to live so vivaciously, and yet I have to suffer in such a way?

 

……

 

When they arrived home, Alexander carried all the newly bought things to Elise’s room. This was his first time in her room, and he could detect a slight fragrance in the air as he entered.

 

 

 

“Let me know if there’s anything else you need. I’ll have Cameron bring it over to you,” Alexander said. Elise glanced at the pile of shopping bags in front of her and was a little shocked that they’d actually bought so many things today. “That won’t be necessary for now. We’ve already bought a lot, actually.”

 

 

Alexander nodded and asked, “What do you want to eat for dinner? I’ll pass the word to the kitchen.”

 

Elise’s eyes moved around as she pondered. She thought of something all of a sudden and said, “I want sticky pork ribs and roasted chicken.”

 

 

 

Alexander made a mental note of her cravings. “Sure, get some rest and just come downstairs when it’s time for dinner.”

 

As he spoke, he left her room with wide and brisk steps. Elise cupped her face with one hand as she stared at herself in the mirror. Strangely, she felt like a girl who was being pampered by her boyfriend.

 

 

 

on her huge bed and stared at the ceiling above her; an image of Alexander surfaced in her

 

approached steadily outside her windows. It wasn’t until a knock sounded on her door that Elise stirred.

 

The housekeeper’s voice came

 

replied, “All

 

she hopped off her bed before putting on her slippers and

 

she bumped into Danny who was playing mobile games on his phone. He

 

asked, “Have you been gaming

 

I only played for a while,

 

nodded in response. “Okay. Have you done your homework? Is there anything

 

are a few questions I don’t understand.

 

as she stared at him. She replied readily, “Of course, but I

 

bad feeling

 

phone. No more mobile games until you make the top

 

goal to pay attention to his studies in the first place. He wouldn’t be able to study well if he continued to give in to his desires and played mobile games without restraining himself. Thus, he

 

day all

 

out when Elise said she wouldn’t bother him. It was almost as if he enjoyed

 

has business to attend

 

acknowledgment and went straight to the dining hall. Placed on the middle of the dining table was the sticky pork ribs and roasted chicken that she’d mentioned earlier. A warm feeling flooded her heart instantly and her

 

his fork

 

on the spot as soon as he heard that and quickly put down his cutlery. He looked up at his brother and greeted,

 

The latter responded lightly and turned to Elise. “Here are

 

prepared for Elise. It was no wonder his brother reacted in such a way. Thus,

 

finished bringing out all the dishes,

 

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