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

then, and her already petite frame seemed even more

her uniform, having

layered 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 of

gaze lingered briefly on her, but

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

across from each other.

front of Adam. He picked up his spoon and took a sip, only

“It’s fertility soup, good for

Adam was momentarily speechless.

You’re not getting any younger, It’s time for you and Celine to give me a great -grandchild. Now

gaze rested on Celine from

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

blinked in surprise. “Celine, you rarely

been busy with

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

gaze lingered

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

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quietness tonight, and it

rose from her seat. Adam grabbed his car keys

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