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

since then, and her already petite frame seemed even more fragile now. Her strikingly beautiful face had

still dressed in her uniform, having come straight

under a fitted jacket. Her jet–black hair was pulled into a high ponytail, giving her a fresh, youthful appearance. She looked every bit the image

briefly on her, but he said

you’re back. Let’s eat,”

took her usual seat at the head of

across from each other.

of soup in front of Adam. He picked up his spoon

“It’s fertility soup, good for

Adam was momentarily speechless.

what I told you last time? You’re not getting any younger, It’s time for you and Celine

rested on Celine from across

briefly before turning to Mary. “Grandma, I have to

in surprise. “Celine, you rarely come home. Can’t you stay the

been busy with my

place a piece of sweet vinegar pork ribs onto Celine’s plate. “Celine, you’ve lost

gaze lingered on

respond to Mary’s suggestion. Instead, she lowered her long lashes, quietly picked up the piece of pork ribs with her fork, and took a

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and it tugged at something

dinner, Celine rose from her seat. Adam grabbed his car keys and followed her out the

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