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.

step forward. "Celine, can you stop treating me so coldly? I didn't know it was you. I've been looking for

"I know.

"Celine, give me another chance. We've already lost so

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

then again and again until I learned how to live without you. I don't need you

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

say, but all that came out

Vol.n

years When I was in a coma, you were by my side, but I didn't O recognize you. Worse, I kept hurting you because of Carly. I disappointed you time

red, a sheen of moisture covering

for you hate myself. I regret everything. I don't even think deserve

lashes trembled, but she

for you.

to

already missed out

years. How many

want to lose

time, I'll cherish you. Let's build

pulled her into his