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.

the warm light as he nodded “Don’t worry,

the door, Celine felt her vision blur as tears welled up in her eyes

bedroom

already asleep, curled into a small,

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

had retrieved it. It was now on her nightstand, waiting to be returned

slightly in a faint smile

dream. Her long lashes flustered. Soon, large teardrops slipped from the corners of her eyes, she was crying Adam troze for a moment before instinctively

suddenly grabbed

hell? Did

hand away. “Celine, I’m not your

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