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

abruptly. “I must have been out of my mind to come

that icy remark, he turned

was gone just

wrapped her

Adam’s meddling in her life. He should stop pretending to be kind–just stay

didn’t

did Mr. Alvarez leave so quickly? He hardly ever visits. You should’ve

to give

intentions and gave a bitter smile. “Forget it,

cut her off. “Our top

up. “Celine, do you have a

help. She could handle it on her

hair up, exposing

“Where are we

her bright eyes sparkling with mischief. “To deal with

Earlier, in Bailey’s office, she sensed Celine had a plan when she stopped her from acting

“Alright, let’s go!”