The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 126

Adam also sensed something was off. He glanced at Celine, then loosened his grip. The soft, fair foot quickly withdrew and was hidden beneath her skirt.

Adam sat up as well, shifting back to the main topic. “I’ll have someone handle this.”

Celine curled up on the bed and refused. “Thank you, Mr. Alvarez, but that won’t be necessary.”

Adam looked at her. “Celine, don’t be ungrateful. Do you think I want to deal with your problems?”

“Then don’t,” she shot back. “Since the moment you told me to leave Alvarez Residence, my problems have had nothing to do with you.”

The tension between them thickened, and Adam’s frustration was palpable.

Celine raised her delicate eyebrows and looked him up and down. “Didn’t Carly satisfy you last night?”

Adam froze in place.

“If she did, why are you here? You just want to help me so I can repay you later, don’t you?”

only the two of them shared. He’d helped her, and she had

must have been out of my mind to come

he

was gone

wrapped her arms

need Adam’s meddling in her life. He should stop pretending to be kind–just stay cold and heartless like

didn’t

dormitory door opened, and Hailey walked in. “Celine, why did Mr. Alvarez leave so quickly? He hardly ever visits.

earlier to give Celine

smile. “Forget

but Celine cut her off. “Our

“Celine, do you have a

didn’t need Adam’s help. She could handle

up, exposing her swan–like neck. She turned to Hailey. “Let’s go,

was puzzled. “Where are

her bright eyes sparkling

into laughter. Earlier, in Bailey’s office, she sensed Celine had a plan when

“Alright, let’s go!”