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

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

in her uniform, having come

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,

back. Let’s eat,” Mary

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

across from each other.

up his spoon

fertility

Adam was momentarily speechless.

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

rested on Celine from across the dining

eyes to meet his briefly before turning to Mary. “Grandma, I

rarely come home. Can’t you stay the

with my coursework lately,” Celine

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

gaze lingered on

long lashes, quietly picked up the piece of pork ribs with her fork, and

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tonight, and

grabbed his car keys and followed her out the

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