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

seemed even more fragile now. Her strikingly

in her uniform,

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

gaze lingered briefly on her, but

back. Let’s eat,”

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.

steaming bowl of soup in front of Adam. He picked up his spoon and took a sip, only to pause with a slight frown. “Grandma, what is

“It’s fertility soup,

Adam was momentarily speechless.

getting any younger, It’s time for you and Celine to give me a great -grandchild. Now hurry up and

Celine from across the dining

her eyes to meet his briefly before turning to Mary. “Grandma, I have to go back

rarely come home.

busy with my coursework

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

lingered on

her long lashes, quietly picked up the piece of pork

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and it

rose from her seat. Adam grabbed his car

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