The Divorce Prescription

Adam sent another message. "Celine, I have so much to say to you. If you don't want to see me, I'll stay here until you do."

Celine stared at his messages in silence for a few seconds before replying with just two words, "Come up."

She let him up.

Two minutes later, the doorbell rang.

Celine opened the door and saw Adam standing there.

He had come up as quickly as possible, his face filled with urgency. "Celine, you finally agreed to see me. I knew you would."

Celine stepped aside. "Come in."

Adam walked inside.

They stood in the living room, facing each other.

She asked, "Mr. Alvarez, what do you need?"

The way she addressed him-so distant and formal-made it clear that she had decided to distance herself from him.

coldly? I

nodded. "I know. I

another chance. We've already lost so many years. I

given you in my heart? When we divorced, I gave you a chance. When Carly and I were kidnapped together, I gave you a chance. When I was pinned down on the operating table, praying you would come, I gave you a chance. But in every moment I needed you, you

did it once, then again and again until I learned

felt his heart clench. It was as if a hand had wrapped around it, squeezing it so tightly

many things he wanted to say, but all that came

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you a home. But I broke that promise. I left you alone in the countryside for so many years When I was in a coma, you

turned red, a

wasn't there for you hate myself. I regret everything. I don't even think deserve your forgiveness. It's my fault.

lashes trembled, but she remained

I only... mistook someone else for you. I never meant to. Can

to that

already missed out on

How many more do

want to

Please give me one more chance. This time, I'll cherish you. Let's build a home together. Det's never be

pulled her