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.

 

 

 

bed and stared at the ceiling above her; an image of Alexander surfaced in her mind and she couldn’t help but

 

that Elise stirred. She stretched lazily and checked the time—she was surprised to find

 

Sinclair.” The housekeeper’s voice came from outside

 

quickly replied, “All

 

her blanket, she hopped off her bed before putting on her slippers and leaving her

 

who was playing mobile games on his phone. He instinctively hid his phone at the sight

 

and asked, “Have you

 

for a while, though—it was only

 

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

 

Danny quickly said, “Yeah, there are a few questions I

 

in her eyes as she stared at him. She replied readily, “Of course, but I have

 

a bad feeling right away. “W-What

 

in front of him. “Give me your phone. No more mobile games until you make the top three on your

 

was being controlled, but as he gave it some thought, it was indeed his own 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,

 

can play your games all day all night

 

she wouldn’t bother

 

after another. The housekeeper said the moment they arrived downstairs, “Mr. Griffith has business to attend to this evening, so he won’t be having dinner at home. Young Masters

 

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

 

ribs?” Danny hastily pulled out a chair and sat down. Then, he immediately picked up his fork and knife as he prepared to dig in. At that moment, Alexander seemed

 

the spot as soon as he heard that and quickly

 

afraid of crossing Alexander. The latter responded lightly and turned to Elise. “Here are the sticky pork ribs and roasted chicken that

 

was specially prepared for Elise. It was no wonder his brother reacted in such a way. Thus, he quickly pulled out a chair for Elise and politely said, “Take a

 

down with a smile on her face. Even when the housekeeper had finished bringing out all the dishes, neither Alexander nor Danny

 

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