Earlier at Alvarez Residence, Celine <b>had </b><b>a </b>hunch that Carly was behind the incident. Celine had been tricking Carly into talking so Adam could hear the story for himself.


    <b>He </b>hung up <b>and </b>lifted his gaze at Celine.


    Her <b>gaze </b>was detached as she smirked. “Mr. Alvarez, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but that picture was sent by Carly.”


    <b>Adam </b>frowned and said nothing.


    Celine tried to walk away, but Adam suddenly grabbed her arm when she passed by. She instinctively pushed him away, not wanting to have any physkal contact with him. *Your grandmother fainted from anger when you lett. She even called out your name in her sleep. You should pay her a visit when you’re free,” advised Celine before leaving.


    Leo approached<b>, </b>saying softly, “Looks like Mrs. Alvarez misunderstood you, Mr. Alvarez. You never believed Carly’s words.


    “In fact, you have been standing by the door the entire time. You <b>would’ve </b>heard the whole conversation even if she <b>didn’t </b><b>call </b>you.”


    Adam was an observant person; he would never simply believe one side of the story. He simply remained calm the entire time.


    Adam had purposely left the ward to give Celine and Carly a chance to talk in private. However, he had been standing by the door, wanting to find out who was lying


    To his surprise, Celine shared his notion. Adam thought her smart for calmly making Carly talk.


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    Staring at the direction line left, Leo <b>praised</b><b>, </b>“Mr. Alvarez, I think Mrs. Alvarez isn’t <b>as </b>simple as we think.”


    In the past, Adam wasn’t attracted to Celine. To him, she was nothing but a prettydy. That <b>day</b><b>, </b>however, made him view her differently.


    He wondered what more was there to Celine. He was intrigued by the woman from the countryside who handled matters calmly and strategically.


    Turning around, Adam ordered, “Let’s go home<b>.</b>”


    “Mr. Alvarez, Ms. Carly will surely call you if she can’t find youter,” reminded Leo. However, he immediately shut his <b>mouth </b>when he saw the stern look on Adam’s <b>face </b>Carly had taken advantage of <b>Adam’s </b>affection for her and crossed his line. <b>The </b>incident would make Adam angry for some time. Yet, Carly <b>was </b>still gloating, oblivious to it,


    Mary was awake by the time Celine returned to Alvarez Residence


    Holding Mary’s hand, Celine said sweetly, “Grandma, y


    <b>you </b>scared me to death.”


    Mary patted her back affectionately. “Don’t worry, Oline. I won’t <b>die </b>so easily, Otherwise, Carly will step on you”


    Crine’s eyes reddened. Not that anyone dared to bully her, but she felt protected in Mary’s arms. For someone unfamiliar with love, Celine suddenly felt weak. She hugged <b>Mary </b>tightly, her eyes red with bears.


    <b>Just </b>then, Alfred’s voice rang out. “Wee home, Mr. Alvarez.”


    Adam had returned. His gaze fell on Celine. It was his first time seeing her hug Mary like a child.


    Celine hurriedly pulled away from Mary and stood up. “Grandma, I’m going to bed first”