Chapter 240: Chapter 240

Inside the apartment.

After a few people entered, it was still completely dark; no one was home.

Estelle Sterling said, "It seems Sister Eleanor is still at the Sterling Family’s place and hasn’t returned. I wonder how things are going over there."

It was already very late at the time.

Alaric Faulkner said, "Don’t worry, she’s fine. Do you really think she could be bullied?"

His certainty conveyed a strong confidence in Eleanor Sterling, as if she could handle anything.

Estelle Sterling touched her chin and nodded, "That’s true."

Eleanor Sterling is not someone who can be easily manipulated; she’s quite formidable.

Alaric Faulkner glanced towards the fridge and asked, "Are there ingredients at home?"

Estelle Sterling nodded, "Yes, sometimes Sister Eleanor is too lazy to go out, so she’ll have things prepared in the fridge."

Alaric Faulkner got up and walked over to the refrigerator.

Eleanor Sterling didn’t look well after returning from the cemetery; there was a somber aura about her. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs NovєlFіre.net

Opening the door, she heard voices.

It was Estelle Sterling and Caleb Faulkner, and... Alaric Faulkner?

Wait, why is Alaric Faulkner here?

Didn’t expect that moving still couldn’t keep her away from Alaric Faulkner. Are they entangled indefinitely?

Eleanor Sterling changed her shoes and entered the house.

Inside, Estelle Sterling and Caleb Faulkner had already heard the noise and came out to greet her, "Mommy, you’re back."

Eleanor Sterling looked over at Alaric Faulkner and asked seriously, "Weren’t you going back to the hospital?"

She really wasn’t in the mood to deal with him today.

Alaric Faulkner looked helpless, replying, "I’ve already been discharged."

"Then you should go back to the Faulkner Family."

Sighing, Alaric Faulkner spoke with a pitiful tone, "I got kicked out, no home to return to, so I had to ask you for help."

At this point, Caleb Faulkner chimed in from the side, "Yeah, Grandma argued with Dad, and we both got kicked out, Mommy Eleanor, only you can take us in."

Both he and Alaric Faulkner looked pleadingly at Eleanor Sterling.

Eleanor Sterling pursed her lips, "The thing with Faye Sterling was my doing, and it involved you two, I apologize for that."

She thought they were dragged into the mess because of Faye Sterling’s paternity test, leading to the argument with Mrs. Faulkner and getting kicked out.

Knowing Eleanor Sterling misunderstood, Alaric Faulkner didn’t explain further and simply said, "Sorry to trouble you."

Eleanor Sterling felt a bit speechless. When did she agree to take him in, and how could he be so thick-skinned?

She couldn’t believe someone like him, the CEO of the Faulkner Group, didn’t have other property to stay in.

As if understanding her thoughts, he said, "My mother said if I left, she’d cut off all my rights."

Eleanor Sterling scoffed, "Would you compromise that easily?"

If Alaric Faulkner were so easily threatened, he couldn’t possibly have been so dominant in Veridia City.

Alaric Faulkner chuckled, hinting, "I’m not the only one in the Faulkner Group."

Eleanor Sterling thought of his younger brother, Jasper Faulkner.

So he’s saying he got ousted and Jasper took over, all for Faye Sterling?

Suddenly, she felt a bit sour inside. Faye Sterling was truly fortunate to have a man fight with his family for her.

Eleanor Sterling scoffed, "The Sterling Family has decided to label the test as forged and will clarify it.

Given your status and skills, resolving this shouldn’t be difficult.

So there’s no need to worry too much. You can still be with Faye Sterling."

Alaric Faulkner was initially stunned, then realized their thoughts were on different tracks.

He was both amused and exasperated.

"Who said I argued with my mother to be with Faye Sterling?"

Eleanor Sterling was shocked?

What? It wasn’t because of that? Then what was it for?

Alaric Faulkner walked over, took her hand, led her to the dining table, and seated her in a chair.

"We just made a late-night snack. Do you want to have some?"

In his househusband appearance, he asked Eleanor Sterling with concern, leaving her a bit dazed.

Eleanor Sterling wanted to say she didn’t usually have midnight snacks, but remembering Estelle Sterling and Caleb Faulkner made it, she subconsciously nodded.

Alaric Faulkner said, "Then wait five minutes."

With that, he returned to the kitchen island.

He was making noodles, and all the ingredients were prepared; they just needed Eleanor Sterling to come back to start.

The two little ones volunteered to help out.

Eleanor Sterling watched in surprise towards the kitchen island where Alaric Faulkner was placing noodles in the pot.

Estelle Sterling handed him a pair of chopsticks, while Caleb Faulkner held a bowl nearby, waiting.

Alaric Faulkner was still in his white shirt, with his sleeves rolled up, and flecks of light scattered from above.

This scene was both warm and somewhat unbelievable.

It was hard to imagine someone like him appearing in the kitchen.

Yet at this moment, he seemed grounded, as if he had picked up some traces of everyday life.

As Eleanor Sterling was in a daze, Alaric Faulkner approached with a bowl of noodles.

Simple clear soup noodles with a fried egg added.

But the rich aroma filled the air, and even if Eleanor Sterling wasn’t that hungry, she couldn’t help but swallow.

Caleb Faulkner urged from the side, "Mommy Eleanor, try it. It’s something we made with Daddy."

Perhaps because she was shocked Alaric Faulkner could cook, Eleanor Sterling didn’t correct Caleb Faulkner’s address.

Estelle Sterling placed the chopsticks in her hand.

The three of them just watched her, waiting for her to take the first bite, anticipating her reaction.

Eleanor Sterling looked up at the three faces that weren’t completely alike, yet seemed closely related, feeling a mix of emotions.

She hadn’t noticed before, but now she felt.

For goodness’ sake, Estelle Sterling and Caleb Faulkner kind of looked alike.

Could Jasper Faulkner really be...?

Alaric Faulkner spoke, "Quick, eat before the noodles get too soft."

Eleanor Sterling remained silent but started eating.

The warm noodles slipped down her throat to her stomach, dispelling the chill she brought from the cemetery, gradually warming her heart.

Eleanor Sterling didn’t speak and just quietly ate, while the three didn’t disturb her and moved to the living room.

Estelle Sterling turned on the game console, and he and Caleb Faulkner excitedly battled each other.

Alaric Faulkner was pressing his phone, seemingly handling work.

Eleanor Sterling watched all this, unknowingly finishing the bowl of noodles.

Alaric Faulkner probably wasn’t an experienced cook, and this might be the only dish he could make.

He had something to ask of her, so he used his only skill to please her.

Eleanor Sterling fiddled with her chopsticks, lost in thought. Agreeing to let him stay wasn’t impossible, as long as he behaved and didn’t cause trouble.

At this moment, Alaric Faulkner seemed to sense something, turning around to catch Eleanor Sterling staring blankly at him.

He smiled faintly, stood up to collect the bowl.

"Are you full? Then can I stay?"

Eleanor Sterling crossed her arms and lifted her chin slightly, "I can only let you stay for a few days. Tomorrow, find a place and move out ASAP."

A dark gleam flashed in Alaric Faulkner’s eyes as he agreed, "Okay."