The Divorce Prescription

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Chapter 73

celine returned to Abater Residence When she entered the living room, she saw someone she would never forget Larry Slick

Years ago, Lucy had sent her to the countryside, placing her under Larry’s care. Larryws her so called adoptive father.

Now, Mary and Larry were seated on the living room couch with Mary entertaining him.

“We have you to thank you for raising Orline while she’s in the countryside Mary smiled

Larry was blind in his left eve. He was a burly figure, notorious for his drunken tages and for beating his wife in the past

As he sat on the luxurious couch, his remaining eye rommet greedily over the expensive decor, his gaze lingering on the antique paintings and lavish furnishings. His excitement was barely concealed

However, Larry feigned humility. “You’re too kind, Mrs. Alvarez Senior. I just hope Celine hasn’t caused you any trouble since marrying into your family”

Mary smiled. “How could she? Celine is such a well–behaved girl.”

Larry smirked as though he had thought of something. “Oh yes, Celine has always been a good girl”

wave of nausea hit her, and she wanted

the butler, Alfred, noticed het.

looked up at the sound of the butler’s voice and

into a graceful woman. His gaze

affection. “Celine, you’re back. It’s

saw each other. I’ve thought

yday.”

Celine. “Celine, your adoptive father came

it you”

was the nightmare of her childhood. Seeing him again made her tremble

She heard a voice above

see Adam.

Adam bad returned.

seemed blank and distant. She looked pitifully

Adam’s coat. He hummed “Why are you so

gripped her shoulder, rubbing it lightly to

her shoulder, the warmth spreading from his touch. With his arm wrapped around her, her figure was

a sense of security, a comfort she couldn’t help

of reality. “Maybe