The Divorce Prescription

celine returned to Abater Residence When she entered the living room, she saw someone she would never forget Larry Slick Years ago, Lucy had sent her to the countryside, placing her under Larrys care.

Larryws her so called adoptive father.

Now, Mary and Larry were seated on the living room couch with Mary entertaining him.

We have you to thank you for raising Orline while shes in the countryside Mary smiled Larry was blind in his left eve.

He was a burly figure, notorious for his drunken tages and for beating his wife in the past As he sat on the luxurious couch, his remaining eye rommet greedily over the expensive decor, his gaze lingering on the antique paintings and lavish furnishings.

His excitement was barely concealed However, Larry feigned humility.

Youre too kind, Mrs. Alvarez Senior.

I just hope Celine hasnt caused you any trouble since marrying into your family Mary smiled.

How could she? Celine is such a wellbehaved girl.

Larry smirked as though he had thought of something.

Oh yes, Celine has always been a good girl Orline felt her stomach chum.

A wave of nausea hit her, and she wanted to vomit Just then, the butler, Alfred, noticed het.

Welcome back, Mrs. Alvarez Larry looked up at the sound of the butlers voice and saw Celine.

siner Larry

remembered had grown

gaze fell on her lace and then slowly trailed downward, his eyes

up, his voice

Celine, youre back.

since we

about

didnt catch on and smiled

adoptive father came to visit it you Celines gate

was the nightmare of her

him again made her

an arm

heard a voice above her

standing here? Celine looked up to see

came into focus

He studied Celine.

seemed blank

She looked pitifully fragile.

maid stepped forward to take Adams

gently gripped her shoulder, rubbing it lightly to warm

through

through the thin fabric of her clothes His presence brought a sense of security, a comfort she couldnt help but lean into Celine snapped out

Maybe Im just underdressed.