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.

treating me so coldly? I didn't know it was you. I've been looking for you

"I know. I

her shoulders. "Celine, give me another chance. We've already lost so many years. I don't

were kidnapped together, I gave you a chance. When I was pinned down on

until I learned how to live without you. I don't

hand had wrapped around it, squeezing it so tightly he couldn't breathe. "Celine, I'm

were so many things he wanted to say, but all that came out

Vol.n

I was in a coma, you were by my side, but I didn't O recognize you. Worse, I kept hurting you

eyes turned red, a sheen

you went through and how I wasn't there for you hate myself. I regret everything. I don't even think deserve your forgiveness.

lashes trembled, but she remained

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

to

missed out on

many

want to

one more chance. This time, I'll cherish you. Let's build a home

and pulled her