The atmosphere was heavy and stifling. At that moment, the doors to the <b>operating </b>room opened, <b>and </b><b>a </b>doctor in a white <b>coat </b>walked out.
Celine quickly stepped forward and asked, “Doctor, how is Nathan?”
“The surgery was very sessful. The patient will wake up within 48 hours.”
She let out a small sigh of relief. Although she had seen Nathan’s wound and knew the de <b>hadn’t </b>hit any vital organs or caused any life–threatening wounds, she only felt reassured now.
<b>If </b>anything had truly happened to him because of her, she would have carried the guilt and regret for the rest of her life.
Nathan was wheeled out, and she followed him into the VIP ward. As the door to the ward closed behind them, she didn’t even bother sparing Adam or Carly another nce.
Carly reached out to tug at Adam’s sleeve and said, “Adam, Celine is outrageous. She pped you and then me. You must” ||
He pulled his sleeve out of her grasp and parted his thin lips, saying, “Didn’t you deserve <b>it</b><b>?</b>”
She froze<b>. </b>
His gaze turned icy and sharp as he looked at her. He then flung the photo in his hand at her with a loud smack against her chest.
<b>“</b><b>Carly</b>, I never realized before how stupid and vicious you <b>are</b>. This time, you’ve truly disappointed me.”
The blood <b>drained </b>from her face at his words.
As fear overwhelmed her, she quickly reached out to grab <b>his </b>arm and <b>pleaded</b>, “Adam, please listen to me. I admit I don’t like Celine, but I never intended to hurt Nathan. I didn’tow things would get so serious..
<b>Adam </b>shoved her away, the veins on his forehead pulsing with restrained anger.
His voice was cold and impatient when he said, “Carly, this is thest time I’m cleaning up after you. There will not be a next time. You’d better stay put.” “Adam, 1…!!
“I don’t want to see you, and neither does Nathan<b>. </b><b>Leave </b>now.”
Carly opened her mouth to say more, but Leo stepped forward and said, “Ms. Tate, this way, please.”
She clenched her fists in fnistration. This time, she had truly dug herself a deep hole. Not only had she failed to bring Celine down, but she had also made Adam grow tired of her.
“Ms. Tate, please,” Leo repeated” novelbin
She had no choice but to turn <b>and </b>leave<b>, </b>unwillingly, with a ring red p mark on her face. But she didn’t think she <b>had </b>lost. Adam was still standing on her side. As long as he remained protective over her, she believed she wouldn’t ever lose to Celine.
Meanwhile, Adam stood by the door <b>of </b>the VIP ward, his figure tall and imposing. Through the ss window, he saw Nathan lying on the bed. Although he was still unconscious, all his vital signs had stabilized.
Celine sat at the bedside, holding his hand, quietly keeping himpany.
“Mr. Alvarez, Ms. Tate wanted to use Willie’s <b>gang </b>to get rid of Mrs. Alvarez this time. She didn’t mean for Mr. Lynch to get hurt, but she went too far, yet you still protected her. I think Mrs. Alvarez is truly upset this time,” Leo whispered.
Adam’s expression darkened. Carly had changed–so much so that she was bing unrecognizable<b>. </b>She was nothing like the girl he had once saved in that cave However, he couldn’t ignore her. He couldn’t let her get dragged into the chaos of the gangsters. He knew Celine was angry at him. The p she gave him had been forceful, and the sting lingered even now,
**Mr. Alvarez, you should really have your hand treated. The wound is serious.”
Blood was still dripping steadily from his hand. Having caught the de barehanded, the wound had yet to stop bleeding
He continued to watch the scene inside the ward without saying a word.
Celine stayed by Nathan’s side throughout the night. Eventually, the door to the ward opened, and <b>a </b>perse came in for rounds. His condition remained stable.