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.

now. He sat down with Alec and the old man while Alec gave them each a cup

a gaze and

as families and friends dined together on New Year’s Eve, marking the

moment's hesitation, she said, "Alec actually invited us over to have dinner at

Evan, whose opinion she

Evan shot her a smile. "Sounds fun. Why don't we head over in

fine with it, too," Gilbert

and I," Zack piped up. It was obvious Alec was a much more

beamed. "Alright. I'll let

bright smile was 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 meal

he kept those feelings hidden,

over. "Why don't you leave the cleaning up to Zack and me, Jenny? Go and take a break in