The Divorce Prescription

But this time, Adam didn't even spare Carly a glance.

She was like the boy who cried wolf-left defenseless when she finally needed saving the most.

Celine stepped forward, towering over Carly. "Carly, stop deceiving yourself. There was never going to be a surgery."

Carly's eyes widened as the truth hit her. "I understand now... This was all a setup! You knew from the start that I was pretending to be you. You pretended to agree to the surgery, but in reality, this was all part of your plan to expose me. That's why you brought Alfred here today-to unveil the truth!"

A mocking smile spread across Celine's lips. "Well, well, you're not as dumb as I thought. That's right. I planned everything. Today was the day I was going to rip off your mask and reclaim what's mine."

"Celine, you're so cruel! We share the same last name! How could you do this to me?"

Celine scoffed, a harsh laugh escaping her. "Cruel? So now you remember we're family, huh? Where was that sentiment when you stole my identity? Why is it that you're allowed to hurt me, but I'm not allowed to stand up for myself?"

Sonia stumbled forward. "Celine, please, I'm your grandmother-"

"Enough! I don't need a grandmother like you. Go dote on Carly instead!"

Celine's eyes swept over the entire Tate family, cold and unwavering.

made myself clear-whoever poisoned my father, you know exactly what you did. Either turn yourselves in and spend the rest of your lives repenting behind bars or prepare for

hit like a bolt of lightning, sending

Perry stepped forward. "Celine, you're pregnant. You shouldn't let your emotions get the best of you.

a

word, she turned and followed Perry, leaving the scene behind. Hailey and Robin turned to Adam.

ran down Carly's spine. "Adam, I know I was wrong! Please don't be so heartless-I

nothing but contempt. "I never want to see you

men in black stepped forward and seized

stepping forward frantically. "Mr. Alvarez, please don't do this! Carly is sick, and her heart condition is serious!

has nothing to do with me. If she dies,

caught in her throat.

away!" Adam

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A wave of sheer panic crashed over her, the suffocating fear of death tightening its grip. She knew Adam no longer

filled her eyes

and Hayden,