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.

Though the future was unpredictable, they both held high hopes for wh