Chapter 1049 Celebrate Next Year

As the sky darkened and stars lit up among the clouds, Alec's food orders were delivered to his doorstep one after the other, to no one's surprise. It would be unreasonable to expect him to have cooked single-handedly for so many people.

The usually-quiet villa was now colored with movement and cheerful sound. The guests all sat together in the dining room around two tables. Old Mr. Faust was pleased by the sight. He had been worried Alec might end up lonely after he passed away, but that worry had now dissipated.

It looked like Alec had both friends and those he loved. Old Mr. Faust knew his grandson was in good hands then. The old man seemed to relax just like that, no longer having to burden himself with those worries.

As everyone conversed while eating, the warm, bubbly mood continued into the night.

Alec, who sat beside Jenny, said, "I hope we can celebrate like this next year too."

"Me too." Jenny nodded.

the future was unpredictable, they both held high hopes for what was to come in

guests but said nothing. Sadness clouded his heart at the sight. He started

and Leonard, respectively. Melanie had wanted to sit beside her, but Paul had swiftly stolen the seat, much to

damn, though. He gave Stephanie some black-eyed peas. "Here. They're your

atmosphere instantly grew

plate with Stephanie's. "Why don't you take care of your companion instead, Mr. Wagner? I can look after Steph. Plus, she isn’t as fond of this anymore." With that, Leonard shoveled the portion of

clenched his jaw, suddenly wanting to punch the man in the

I wrong, Steph?" Leonard

his way of helping her, Stephanie shook her head. She looked at

words, I don't like

your plan was to piss me off with him, Stephanie, then you've succeeded, "

don't know

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