Chapter 160 The Warmth of a Family of Three
Alexander was changing his shoes, asking, "What's up?"
Alice, who was holding Alexander's hand, had already thrown herself into Elizabeth's arms, excitedly saying, "Mom, I met two old men and an old lady today. The old lady was a bit mean, the younger old man was also a bit mean, but the old man lying in bed wasn't mean. I defeated that old man!"
Elizabeth immediately knew who Alice was talking about.
She looked at Alexander in confusion, asking, "Did you take Alice to the hospital to visit your grandfather?"
Alexander didn't answer her question, calmly asking her, "Didn't you have something to discuss with me?"
Elizabeth bit her lip and asked, "You've actually admitted in your heart that Alice is your daughter, haven't you?"
Elizabeth wasn't completely clueless!
Alexander glanced at Elizabeth, asking again, "What do you want to discuss with me?"
Saying this, he took Alice to the bathroom to wash her hands, then came out and sat at the dining table.
Mia, who was in charge of dinner tonight, was bringing dishes to the table one by one.
She was a great cook and very attentive. Knowing that Alice would be dining at home, she had specially prepared a children's meal for her.
Coming from the remote town of Collinsport, it was Alice's first time eating such food. Seeing all the kids' favorite dishes, Alice was so delighted that she started drooling.
Seeing Alice so happy, Mia couldn't help but say, "Mrs. Windsor, Miss Alice Windsor is growing. Why don't you all have dinner first, and after you're done, I'll bring some fruit for you to enjoy while you talk on the couch?"
Elizabeth gratefully looked at Mia who truly was a competent and versatile servant.
But were they really a family?
Elizabeth had a fleeting, fanciful thought, but she found it ridiculous.
She gently said, "Thank you, Mia."
Mia respectfully withdrew, leaving only three of them at the table.
"Mom, cut it for me," Alice said impatiently.
She had used a lot of energy beating up Marcus in the morning and playing wildly with her friends at kindergarten all day, really hungry now.
Elizabeth took the knife and fork, carefully cutting the food for Alice who reached out, grabbed a piece, and put it in her mouth.
"Careful, it's hot!" Alexander said, sitting on the left, and immediately grabbed Alice's hand, taking the food from her hand and using a napkin folded to fan it.
Elizabeth also took out one to wipe Alice's mouth, worried she might get burned.
Both of them, one on each side, were busy attending to Alice.
When the food in Alexander's hand was no longer hot, he brought it to Alice's mouth. Alice took a bite; it was tender, sweet but not greasy, with a tangy tomato flavor.
It was delicious!
Her round eyes curved into crescent moons with her smile.
She smiled so widely that tomato juice dripped from the corners of her mouth.
Elizabeth quickly took another napkin to wipe Alice's mouth.
"It's so good. Dad, I want more," Alice blurted out.
Alexander quickly picked up another piece to feed Alice, but Elizabeth playfully scolded, "Let it cool down before giving it to her. Kids can't eat food that's too hot."
Alexander quickly fanned the food again. When he felt it was cool enough, he carefully fed it to Alice, who was happier than ever.
"I want some juice," Alice said.
Elizabeth immediately picked up a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, gave Alice a sip.
"Cornbread!" Alice sweetly looked at Alexander, asking, who quickly put a small piece of cornbread into her mouth.
Even when he was exiled and had no power, Alexander had never served anyone like this. Today was the first time he was so obedient and attentive, serving five-year-old Alice.
Watching Alice eat with such enjoyment, Alexander felt a warmth in his heart.
Elizabeth also frowned as she watched Alice, pretending to scold her with a smile, "Alice! Even when we were in Collinsport, I never let you eat poorly. Why are you eating like a glutton now? It's not ladylike at all."
"But Dad doesn't mind it. Right, Dad?" Alice said proudly, looking at Alexander while eating.
She had been sulking with Alexander all the way here, but at this moment, as she ate, she forgot everything, even calling Alexander a bad guy.
Elizabeth also glanced at Alexander, saying, "Aren't you going to say something? Alice is a little girl, and she's eating so rudely."
"Alice is my daughter! She can eat however she wants!" Alexander said domineeringly and indulgently, then handing Alice another piece of cornbread.
Alice nodded while eating, replying, "Yes!"
His daughter?
Elizabeth suddenly snapped back to reality, staring blankly at Alexander.
At the same time, Alexander also looked at her.
"I'm sorry," Elizabeth completely forgot they were in Alexander's house.
Alexander wasn't Samuel.
Back in Collinsport, Samuel would also spoil Alice like this, always protecting her. Elizabeth often scolded Samuel, "You're going to spoil Alice rotten as her uncle."
Seeing Alice eat so happily just now, Elizabeth had also been immersed in the peaceful and warm life they had in Collinsport.
Alice was also reminded, suddenly pouting, looking embarrassedly at Alexander.
Alexander remained silent.
The family atmosphere they had just been immersed in was instantly shattered.
However, Alice was full.
She swung her legs off the chair, made a face at Alexander, and then ran to the playroom.
The dining table was left with just Alexander and Elizabeth, with the atmosphere turning icy again.
Elizabeth held her bowl but didn't touch her utensils, looking at Alexander and saying, "I have something to discuss with you."
Alexander looked at Elizabeth expressionlessly, asking, "What is it?"
Elizabeth bit her lip and then said, "I misunderstood you. I thought you would be bad for Alice, but you actually acknowledge her, don't you? You also tolerate me because of it?"
Alexander sneered, "You're getting smarter. Get to the point!"
Elizabeth said, "I want to go out and find a job tomorrow."
"No way!" Alexander refused without hesitation.
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