The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 78

celine returned to Alvarez Residence, hoping to see Mary. As she approached Mary’s room, she heard a conversation between her and Adam.

Mary said genth, “Adam, Celme’s adoptive father came by today. I noticed she wasn’t herself afterward. You should spend more time with her and show her you care”

She sighed softly and continued, “Celine was sent to the countryside at such a young age. Her father passed away early, and her mother treated her poorly. I can see how lonely she’s been, how much she craves love.

“Though her adoptive father spent ten years in prison, he raised a wonderful girl like Celine to be part of our family as your wife. We should be grateful to him for that. If he needs

thing–be it a house, a job, or financial support–make the arrangements It’s the least we can do for her.”

Mary instructed Adam with heartfelt earnestness.

softened under the warm light as he nodded “Don’t

outside the door, Celine felt her vision blur as tears welled up in her eyes she didn’t go in. Instead, she quietly turned around and returned to

night, Adam returned to their bedroom after

was already asleep, curled into a small, fragile

something on the bedside table. It was the check for one million dollars he

now on her nightstand,

lips curved slightly in a faint smile as he looked over

sleep was restless. Her brows were knit tightly together, and she murmured faintly, “Mom Mom” She was calling her mom in her dream. Her long lashes flustered. Soon, large teardrops slipped from the corners of her eyes, she was crying Adam troze for

Celine suddenly grabbed

speechless. What the hell? Did she just mistake him

pull his hand away. “Celine,

Celine restlessly pressed her delicate face against his palm, nuzzling it softly as if pleasing him “Mom, don’t go. Don’t leave me behind…” Adam was at a loss for words.