Adam <b>had </b>said it himself–things between him and Celine were over.
Carly was ecstatic. She threw herself into Adam’s arms, hugging him tightly. “Adam, I know Celine is good at seducing men. I don’t me you for liking her <b>a </b>little. But I know you’d never leave me. I’m the one you love the most”
It was true; he felt something for Celine. But the one he loved most, the one he would always love, <b>was </b>the girl from the cave–his girl, Carly.
Adam wrapped <b>his </b>arms around Carly, holding her <b>close</b>.
Hayden’s face lit up with satisfaction. As long as Carly was happy, he was happy too.
Lucy was also pleased, but her eyes darkened with malice at the thought of Celine. She couldn’t believe that country girl, <b>Celine</b><b>, </b>had managed to stir even a flicker of interest in Adam.
That little tramp!
Meanwhile<b>, </b>Celine had just arrived at the hospital. Nathan was <b>already </b>packed and ready to be discharged.
“<b>Mr. </b>Lynch, I’m so sorry. Something came up, <b>and </b><b>I </b>got herete,” Celine <b>said </b>apologetically.
Nathan gave her a faint smile. “It’s fine. Let’s go.”
“Okay, I’ll grab the luggage,” Celine offered.
She walked over to pick up the bags, which were heavier than expected. Exhausted <b>and </b>sore all over, she lost her bnce and stumbled.
“Celine, be careful!”
Nathan reached out quickly, steadying her with his arm around her waist. The sudden momentum sent them both <b>tumbling </b>onto the hospital bed.
Nathannded on top of her.
At that exact moment, a tall,manding figure appeared in the doorway. It was Adam
Carly and Nathan were in <b>the </b>same hospital, and with Nathan being discharged that <b>day</b>, Adam had decided to drop by for a visit.
But as Adam stepped through the door, the scene before him stopped him cold, Nathan pinned Celine on the hospital bed, their <b>bodies </b>tangled in an intimate <b>position</b>.
Adam froze, his entire body stiffening.
He could still clearly remember how Celine bad rejected himst night. And now, here she was, tangled up with Nathan on a hospital
bed.
A bitter, mocking smile curved Adam’s lips. Without a word, he turned on his heel and stormed off, his entire body radiating cold fury.
Nathan looked down at Celine, concern etched across his face. “Celine, are you okay?
Still shaken, Celine quickly shook her head. “I’m fine.”
Nathan immediately released her, and the two of them sat up. “Let the driver take care of the luggage,” he suggested.
Celine nodded, still catching her breath. But before she could respond, a voice drifted in from outside. “Mr. Alvarez ”
Celine’s heart skipped a beat. Adam? novelbin
Adam is here, in this hospital?
Without <b>thinking</b>, she shot to her feet and bolted out of the room. In the hallway ahead, she spotted Adam’s tall, elegant figure
retreating in the distance<b>. </b>
“Adam!” she called out, her voice urgent.
Adam didn’t stop, didn’t even nce back. It was as though he hadn’t heard her at all.
“Adam” she called again, quickening her pace to catch up.
Just then, a nurse pushing <b>a </b>cart rolled into her path. “Excuse mel <b>Please </b>move aside!” the nurse called.
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Celine had no time to react and collided with the cart.
“Celine!” Nathan rushed forward, catching her before she could fall. “Celine, you’re hurt!”
Her slender arm had mmed against the edge of the cart, leaving the skin scraped and blood trickling down.
By the time Celine looked up again, Adam was gone. His tall figure had already disappeared around the corner.
Her gaze eventually dropped to the blood that dripped from her arm.
Later, back at the women’s dormitory, Celiney on her bed, holding her phone. She opened WhatsApp and typed a message to her best friend, Robin.
Robin, I have a friend. She slept with her husband for the first time, but afterward, he’s been avoiding her and won’t talk to her. Why do you think <b>he’s </b>acting like that?” T
When it came to rtionships, Celine was utterly inexperienced. Adam was the first man she had ever been with, and she had no idea. how to navigate this.