Adam’s expression was cold and impassive “Grandina wants to see you. When we get there, you know what to do, right?”
Celine found his woods tronk. “Pretend to be in love? I can’t take that.”
Adam sneered “Haven’t you always enjoyed pretending to be in love with me in front of Grandma<b>?</b><b>” </b>
Her heart ached. Mary Horton’s health had been poor for years, <b>and </b>during their visits to Alvarez Residence, Adern had always treated Celine coldly. She had been the only one putting on the act, ying her part in a one–woman show. Now, be used that to mock her.
Half an hourter, they arrived at Alvarez Residence. As Celine walked across thewn, she ran into Melody Alvarez Melody was Adam’s uncle’s daughter and Carly’s close ally.
Melody’s face immediately twisted with disdain upon seeing her. “Celine, Adam doesn’t like you<b>, </b>and here you <b>are </b>sucking up to <b>Grandma </b>again? You know she’s the only one in this family who likes you.
“Just look at yourself–a country bumpkin who got to marry into this family because Carly wasn’t around. Do you really think you’re worthy of being Mrs. Alvarez? You don’t deserve Adam. past hurry up and get a divorce.”
Celine was used to it Adam’s family, like his friends, had never liked her. Nheless, Celine walked directly into Alvarez Residence without acknowledging Melody.
Inside, Mary greeted her with a warm smile. Her silver hair shone under the light as she held Celine’s hand tightly. “Celine, why haven’t youe to see me these past few days? Don’t you miss me?”
Celine felt aslight warmth in her heart. Mary was the only source of kindness she’d found in the Alvarez family. She smiled and gave Marya gentle he “of course I missed you, Grandma”
Mary beamed with joy, herughter filling the room. At that moment, Adam’s tall, imposing figure entered.
Celine released Mary and said<b>, </b><b>“</b>Grandma, you haven’t had your medicinal soup in days, have you? I’ll go prepare it for you. With <b>that</b>, she headed to the lotchen.
Adam then sat beside Mary. “Hey, Grandma.”
Mary nced toward the kitchen, where Celine was <b>getting </b>busy. “Adam, did you have a fight with Celine?”
Adam didn’t want to upset his frail grandmother. “No.” This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org .
“Then why did she run to the kitchen the moment you came in? She never used to do that. Adam, don’t let Carly cloud your judgment. Three years ago, when you were in aa, Carly left you and went abroad. It was Celine who married you and cared for you
*During those three years, I was devastated, and my health deteriorated, Celine not only looked after you but also took care of me, preparing all sorts of medicinal soups. Without Caline, the Alvarez family would have fallen apart
“I’m never wrong <b>about </b>people. Celine is a good woman. When a woman loves you wholeheartedly, you must never let her down. Because once a woman <b>has </b>umted enough disappointment, she’ll leave. And once she walks away, she’ll never look <b>back</b>.
“Adam, don’t wait until it’s toote to regret it.”
Adam’s gaze shifted toward the kitchen. Celine stood there, and her sky ck hair was tied into a low ponytail. It revealed her delicate<b>, </b>retined face and swan–like neck. She indeed looked breathtaking.
The scent of the medicinal soup she was preparing soon watted through the air–a bittersweet aroma with a <b>distinct </b>freshness.
<b>Adam </b>found the scent familiar Over those three years, she had fed him plenty of simr soups.
In truth, <b>Adam </b>was fully aware when he was in aa. He knew a woman had stayed by his side.
He remembered her soft <b>hands</b><b>, </b>which had touched every inch of his body during his care. At the time, he thought it was Carly. But when he opened his eyes, he saw her instead. She told him that her name was Geline Tate.
That evening, Mary insisted that Adam and Celine stay the night at Alvarez <b>Residence</b>, leaving them with no choice.
Later, Adam walked into the room w where Celine was staying. Her back was turned to him, and she held a pen, writing something on a
on a notepad.
From her phone came an audio message from Robin<b>, </b>saying, “Celine, my darling, you’re already getting a divorce! <b>stop </b>ying housemaid for them and get out already. Come on, I’ve set up a blind date for you!”