Chapter 220

Leo brought the Rolls–Royce to a smooth stop.

Adam turned his sharp gaze toward Nikki.

“Get out.”

He was leaving her on the side of the road.

Nikki climbed out of the car. But before she could even process what had just happened, the luxury vehicle roared to life and sped off, leaving her in a cloud of exhaust fumes.

Furious, Nikki stomped her foot, her frustration simmering beneath the surface.

Meanwhile, Celine had already arrived at Alvarez Residence. She sat comfortably on the living room couch, chatting casually with Mary.

Before long, the grand front doors swung open. A gust of cold air swept through the room, carrying with it the commanding presence of a tall, elegant figure.

Adam had returned.

The housekeeper greeted him with a polite bow. “Good evening, Mr. Alvarez.”

At the entrance, Adam exchanged his shoes for house slippers, his long strides carrying him toward the living room. His dark eyes fell on Celine.

The two hadn’t seen each other since that day in the campus infirmary

frame seemed even more fragile now. Her strikingly beautiful face had taken

was still dressed in her uniform, having come straight from

layered under a fitted jacket. Her jet–black hair was pulled into a

gaze lingered briefly on

you’re back. Let’s eat,”

of them gathered in the dining room. Mary took her usual seat at the head of the table, while

across from each other.

in front of Adam. He picked up his spoon and took a sip, only to pause with a

mischievously. “It’s fertility soup, good

Adam was momentarily speechless.

you and Celine to give me a great -grandchild. Now hurry up and finish that soup, I want to

Celine from across the

meet his briefly before turning to Mary. “Grandma, I have to go back to campus tonight,”

blinked in surprise. “Celine, you rarely

with my coursework

of sweet vinegar pork ribs onto Celine’s plate. “Celine, you’ve lost weight recently. Eat more After dinner, let

gaze lingered

lowered her long lashes, quietly picked up the

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about her quietness tonight, and it

her seat. Adam grabbed his car keys and followed

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