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. Alvarez,

nodded, and he

Mr. Alvarez. First

family, Adam felt something sharp twist inside him. His hands clenched tightly

smirked. "What a coincidence, Mr. Alvarez. First, Celine ran into

bringing us together, why don't we all

business to attend to. I should

Alvarez, take care.

her tiny hand obediently.

walked away without

soon as he walked away, Celine spoke up. "Let's go

they were in the room, Perry set Bella down. Celine eyed him.

Perry chuckled. "Did what?"

deliberately provoking Adam,"

instead asked, "Did

provoking him,"

he's tangled up with

consequence he deserves."

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