The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 39

“Adam“Mary cried, taken by surprise.

Even Celine was stunned. She never thought Adam would take the whip for Carly. There was no denying that he loved Carly more than anyone else.

Adam looked at Mary and said, “Grandma, that’s enough. I’m the one who wants to stay with Carly. She’s done nothing wrong. I’m the one you should blame. Don’t hurt her. Come at me instead!”

Carly geekly put her arms around Adam. “No! Mrs. Alvarez Senior, please don’t hurt Adam! tit me instead!”

Garland Adam looked like a tragic couple, while Mary looked like the villain who wanted to tear them apart.

Celine’s heart throbbed at the scene. Even Mary’s hand, which held the whip, trembled

“Adam, Celine’s your wife!” Mary shouted. “Have you forgotten that she stayed with you for three years when you were in a coma? How could you break Celine’s heart like this?” She continued, “You’ve become blind because of Carly. Since that’s the case, I’ll beat you until you can snap out of it!”

Mary raised the whip to hit Adam, her heart breaking as she did so.

“Grandma!” Celine rushed into the study to stop Mary. “Don’t hit him”

don’t be afraid! Thave your back! No

into Celine’s heart when she beard that just then, they heard Carly’s pained

it hurts!” she

on her chest where her

to Carly and reached for the latter’s hand. “Let me take your

touch Carly, Adam’s hand shot over

has cold, piercing eyes. “Stop pretending!” he

edge

Celine and yelled, “Adam, have you lost your mind? How could you do that

shield Mary and Celine. “Mr. Alvarez, you’ve

her red–rimmed eyes that glistened with tears.

wanted to walk over to her,

It looked like she was going

right away! Celine looked up to see him carry Carly out of the study. A small smug smile played on her lips as she lay

house..”

vision turned black, and she