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

even more fragile now. Her strikingly beautiful face had taken on

still dressed in her uniform, having come straight

jet–black hair was pulled into a high ponytail, giving her a fresh,

lingered briefly on her, but

you’re back. Let’s eat,” Mary

her usual seat at the

across from each other.

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

fertility soup, good for your

Adam was momentarily speechless.

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

rested on Celine

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

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

busy with my coursework lately,” Celine

pork ribs onto Celine’s plate.

gaze lingered

Mary’s suggestion. Instead, she lowered her long lashes, quietly picked up the piece of pork ribs with her fork, and

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something about her quietness tonight, and it tugged at something deep

Celine rose from her seat. Adam grabbed

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