Chapter 554

The butler said, "Ms. Carly has spent years wandering among the common folk. It's only natural that her character has... flaws. Once she returns to Kinthorne, you can guide her back onto the right path."

After reuniting with Carly, Nigel had ordered an investigation into her past. He knew exactly what she had done.

However, she was still his biological daughter.

Nigel cast one last glance in the direction where Celine had disappeared. "Let's

go."

Adam returned to the office, but he didn't do any work. Instead, he opened a bottle of vintage red wine and poured himself glass after glass.

Right now, he needed the taste of alcohol to numb himself.

Leo stood to the side and spoke softly. "Mr. Alvarez, you should drink less. It's not good for your health."

Adam held his wine glass, a self-mocking smile tugging at his lips. "Ever since I recovered from my coma, Celine set strict rules for my diet. No smoking, no drinking. No matter where I was—at the office or on a business trip, she would send me messages every day. I got so used to it that I never once replied.

"But after our divorce, she vanished from my life. Sometimes, I'd catch myself staring at my phone, waiting for her messages. That was when I realized that I actually missed her sending me messages.

control, but it was her all along.

away, all the things I took for

sighed. He had always liked Celine, and he liked seeing

better. Ms. Celine is just too hurt right now, but I'm

come back... She has Perry now, and she's carrying

"Mr. Alvarez..."

"Leo, you may leave now. I want to be

nodded as

silence, Adam

he no longer had

go..." He slumped over his desk, murmuring

next morning, the room reeked dof alcohol.

Bound Adam

in, he

the desk.

stepped forward

a low

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