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, almost distant

uniform, having come straight

fitted jacket. Her jet–black hair was pulled into a high ponytail,

on her, but he

back. Let’s

in the dining room. Mary took her usual seat at the head of

across from each other.

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

mischievously. “It’s fertility soup, good for your

Adam was momentarily speechless.

you remember what I told you last time? You’re not getting any younger, It’s time for you and Celine to give me a great -grandchild. Now hurry up and finish

Celine from across the dining

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

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

with

sweet vinegar pork ribs onto Celine’s plate. “Celine, you’ve lost

gaze lingered

picked up the piece of

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about her quietness tonight, and it tugged at something deep

seat. Adam grabbed his

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