Chapter 498

"Grandma, I just want to see Celine," Adam pleaded.

Mary sighed. "Fine, you can take a look at her."

Adam sat by the bed, gazing at Celine's delicate, pale face. He couldn't help but reach out, wanting to touch her cheek.

Mary smacked his hand away. Glaring at him, she snapped, "I said you could look, not touch!"

He reluctantly withdrew his hand. "What did the doctor say? Is the baby okay?"

Mary huffed. "Thanks for your concern. Celine and the baby are both fine."

Adam pursed his lips.

Mary eyed him carefully. "Celine is pregnant now. Tell me, don't you want to be a father?"

The hospital room was quiet. Her voice was soft under the warm lighting, carrying an almost wistful tone.

Adam replied flatly, "I never thought about it."

think about it now. Celine could have a son or a daughter, who might look like you or her. Imagine them calling you 'Daddy,' asking you to hold them.

the thought. She had waited

and looked at her. "Grandma, do you still believe Celine's baby

you. The baby

her hopes, the greater her disappointment

speechless. Then, without warning, she smacked Adam

our

with someone like you?"

winced and rubbed his head. "Grandma, if you keep hitting me, I might

a glare. "Letting you in was a mistake! Now get

she shoved him out and slammed the door behind

but laugh. "Adam, why are you

Ignoring her, he asked, "Where are the kidnappers and doctors? Have they

James

Adam nodded. "James."

"We've caught the kidnappers

They still refuse to.

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