Celine smiled. "Come on, Bella, let's sit down."

"Okay!" Bella chirped.

Celine and Bella took one side, while Hailey and Jonah settled in across from them. The waiter began bringing out the dishes one by one.

"So, Celine, how are things going with Adam?" Hailey asked.

Celine didn't want to burden Hailey with any worries. She knew that Hailey and Jonah were in the midst of a sweet reunion, a time for them to savor each other's company without a care in the world.

"Don't worry, Hailey. Things with Adam will be taken care of soon."

Hailey nodded. "I'm glad to hear that."

Jonah spoke up. "Ms. Tate, if there's anything Mr. Alvarez needs assistance with, please feel free to let me know."

Celine observed Jonah-once a struggling nobody, he had now risen to become a prominent figure in the business world. When paired with Hailey—a wealthy, pampered young lady-they truly made an ideal couple.

Love between equals had always been the most perfect kind, and theirs was no exception.

pleased, her gaze fixed on Jonah's face. "Mr. Pilsner, did sulfuric acid cause those burns on your

glanced over at

said, "Jonah, I've already mentioned it to Celine. She's Dr. C, the nation-renowned genius. I was hoping she could

Pilsner, if you don't mind, could you remove your mask? I'd


don't want you to feel like you have to hide forever. Celine

badly scarred. I'm

bright smile, Bella chimed in, "Uncle Jonah, only people with ugly hearts are scary.

take much more than that to frighten me,"

deeply moved Jonah. He could feel the sincerity in their care, and with

scarred face was

grew serious. "Mr.

emotion. "Uncle Jonah, that must've hurt so much, didn't

"It's

hope for Jonah's

had described the injuries as "extensive" spoke volumes. Over the past three years, Jonah had sought out the best doctors in the

help restore your face,"

paused, clearly taken


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