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

and her already petite frame seemed even more fragile now. Her strikingly beautiful face had taken on an ethereal,

was still dressed in her uniform, having

a plaid skirt layered under a fitted jacket. Her jet–black hair was pulled into a high ponytail, giving her a fresh, youthful appearance. She looked

briefly on her, but

Let’s

of them gathered in the dining room. Mary took her usual

across from each other.

his spoon and took a sip, only to

mischievously. “It’s fertility soup, good

Adam was momentarily speechless.

younger, It’s time for you and Celine to give me a great -grandchild. Now hurry up and finish that soup, I

Celine from across the

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

“Celine, you rarely

been busy with my coursework

ribs onto Celine’s plate. “Celine, you’ve lost weight recently. Eat

lingered

to Mary’s suggestion. Instead, she lowered her long lashes, quietly picked up the

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tonight, and it tugged at something deep

seat. Adam grabbed his car keys and

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