To Be Yours Again by Taylor

Chapter 1041 Sounds Fun

Meanwhile, Alec’s home was much quieter than Evan's. He had made several dishes, and though they weren't as fancy, it was still nutritious and homey enough for the three of them-grandparent, grandson, and butler.

"Come join us, Mr. Duncan," Alec called to Warren, who was standing in the doorway.

Warren used to be dismissed during the holidays in order to join his family to have New Year's dinner, but ever since Old Mr. Faust's condition worsened, they could no longer afford to leave the old man alone at home.

To Alec, Warren was part of their family. The man had taken care of him since he was a boy, after all. In fact, it wouldn't be too strange to treat the man as a second grandfather.

Warren fidgeted awkwardly. "I'm afraid that might be..."

"Eat with us, Warren. You've always been family, now is no different," Old Mr. Faust spoke up.

Alec and the old man while Alec gave them each a cup of warm tea instead of wine. "Here, let's put our

men shared a gaze and smiled, putting their cups

across Clusia as families and friends dined together on New Year’s Eve, marking the end of the fruitful

food, she recalled what Alec had told her in the garden. After a moment's hesitation, she said, "Alec

her brothers, then at Evan, whose opinion she

her a smile.

with it, too," Gilbert

Zack piped up. It was obvious Alec was

beamed. "Alright. I'll let him

genuine for all to see. It made Evan feel sad. If it weren't for his injury right now, he likely wouldn't be having this

he kept those

don't you leave the