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.

 

 

 

and stared at the ceiling above her; an image of Alexander surfaced in her mind and she couldn’t help but smile sweetly. Then, she rolled over and gradually fell

 

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

 

The housekeeper’s

 

quickly replied,

 

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

 

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

 

asked,

 

I only played for

 

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

 

questions I don’t understand. Can we please go over

 

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

 

bad feeling right away. “W-What is

 

“Give me your phone. No more

 

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 happily handed Elise his

 

your games all day

 

little bummed out when Elise said she wouldn’t bother him. It was almost as if he enjoyed being constantly supervised by

 

said the moment they arrived downstairs, “Mr. Griffith has business to attend

 

straight to the dining hall. Placed on the middle of the dining table was the sticky pork ribs and roasted chicken

 

Then, he immediately picked up his fork and knife

 

heard that and quickly put down his cutlery. He looked

 

latter responded lightly and turned to Elise. “Here are the sticky pork ribs and roasted chicken that you were craving. Why don’t

 

wonder his brother reacted in such a way. Thus, he

 

Even when the housekeeper had finished bringing out all the dishes, neither Alexander nor Danny started eating. Alexander turned to Elise and said, “Give it

 

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