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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”

felt her stomach chum. A wave of nausea hit her, and she wanted

then, the butler, Alfred, noticed het.

up at the sound of the butler’s voice

grown into a graceful woman. His gaze fell on her lace and

voice tinged with false affection. “Celine, you’re

each other. I’ve thought about you

yday.”

didn’t catch on and smiled at Celine. “Celine, your adoptive father came to

it you”

This man was the nightmare of her

arm draped over her shoulders. She heard a

see Adam. His

Adam bad returned.

seemed blank

coat. He hummed “Why are you

gripped her shoulder,

felt the heat of his hand through her shoulder, the warmth spreading from his touch. With his arm wrapped around her, her figure was entirely encased in h

a sense of security, a

out of reality. “Maybe I’m

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