The Divorce Prescription

"Mommy, I'm so grateful that Grandma protected me. Can we go play at Grandma and Mr. Handsome's house?" Bella asked.

Celine thought for a moment. She wasn't planning on leaving the Capitol anytime soon because she was waiting for Carly's explanation. Besides, Fiona was coming back, and she was eager to meet Carly's mother.

"Alright, Mrs. Alvarez, then I'll graciously accept your invitation. Sorry for the trouble," Celine said.

Adam extended his arms. "Bella, let me carry you."

Celine refused. "No need to trouble Mr. Alvarez. I can carry my own daughter."

Bella glanced at Celine, then turned to Adam. "But Mommy, I want Mr. Handsome to carry me."

Celine sighed. After three years of raising Bella, it was unbelievable that she had suddenly turned against her.

At this moment, Adam picked up Bella, who giggled. "Bella is grown up now and heavier. I didn't want Mommy to tire of holding me, so I asked Mr. Handsome to carry me. Mommy, I love you."

Celine was caught off guard once again. Her quick-witted daughter had effortlessly won her over.

at the adorable

...

back. In the living room, Nigel stared at her.

favor Celine? It's because you all favor her that I had people kidnap her daughter! When Celine wasn't around these past three years, everything was fine. It's all her fault! She

now, you always blame everything on Celine! You've never once

snapped, "I've done

was rising.

Nigel. "Dad, if you don't love me anymore, I

three years ago. Don't you find it tiring to do the same thing again? At

threaten to end

right through her.

As the tense silence

stretched

between them, Anne suddenly

in. "Nigel, why are