Chapter 494

Adam's growing unease intensified.

He reached for his phone, only to find his pockets empty. It suddenly dawned on him that he had forgotten to bring his phone when he rushed Carly to the hospital.

He looked at Carly and gently said, "Carly, let your mom stay with you. I have some documents to review, and I'll come back first thing in the morning."

Carly immediately threw herself at him, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. "No! I don't want my mom here. I want you to stay with me, Adam!"

Adam reached out, trying to pry her off.

Just then, a sharp voice rang out from the doorway.

"You ungrateful brat!"

Adam turned and saw Mary standing at the door.

his grandmother here. "Grandma, what

were also taken

eyes burning with rage as she saw Adam and Carly clinging to each other. She stormed in, lifted her cane, and struck Adam hard on the back. "So this is where you've been,

The cane struck

hit him

Carly were both

and grabbed Mary's arm. "Mrs. Alvarez Senior,

confusion. "Grandma, what's wrong?

really need to spell it out for you?

she could continue, Carly spoke up. "Mrs. Alvarez Senior, let's

fiery gaze to Carly. "Who gave you the right to speak? Is this how you were

to

het

since you've thrown yourself into

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