The Divorce Prescription

Celine blinked as she opened her mouth to speak, but before she could answer, Perry appeared.

"Celine, Bella," he called out.

Adam turned slightly and saw Perry approaching.

Bella beamed. "Daddy Perry!"

When Adam heard Bella call him "Daddy Perry", he felt his heart plummet. A bitter smile appeared on his face. Why had he even asked that question?

He had known all along that Celine had been pregnant with Perry's child when she left three years ago. Bella was obviously their daughter. Yet he had still asked as if hoping for a different answer.

What was he expecting?

Perry stepped forward and held out his arms. "Bella, come here. Let me hold you, or your mommy's arms will get tired."

"Okay."

Bella obediently reached for Perry, letting him take her into his arms.

polite but knowing smile. "Mr.

nodded, and he

"What a coincidence, Mr. Alvarez. First Celine

he saw Perry, Celine, and Bella standing together like a perfect little family,

First, Celine ran

why don't we all have dinner tonight?"

I have business to attend to.

nodded. "Alright then. Mr. Alvarez, take care. Bella, say

hand

and walked away without another

he walked away, Celine spoke up.

room, Perry set Bella down. Celine eyed him. "You did that

Perry chuckled. "Did what?"

were deliberately provoking Adam," she

didn't answer her question but instead asked, "Did it make you

was provoking him," Perry

with a casual shrug. "He didn't appreciate you and Bella three years ago. Now he's tangled up with Carly, yet he still dares to

consequence he deserves."