To Be Yours Again by Taylor

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.

held high hopes for what was to come in the

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

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

didn't give a damn, though. He gave Stephanie some black-eyed

atmosphere instantly

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 peas into his

jaw, suddenly wanting to punch the man in the face." You think you

Steph?"

head. She looked at Paul. "He's right. I don't appreciate this dish

words, I don't like

piss me off with him, Stephanie, then you've succeeded,

don't