The Divorce Prescription

celine returned to Alvarez Residence, hoping to see Mary.

As she approached Marys room, she heard a conversation between her and Adam.

Mary said genth, Adam, Celmes adoptive father came by today.

I noticed she wasnt herself afterward.

You should spend more time with her and show her you care She sighed softly and continued, Celine was sent to the countryside at such a young age.

Her father passed away early, and her mother treated her poorly.

I can see how lonely shes been, how much she craves love.

Though her adoptive father spent ten years in prison, he raised a wonderful girl like Celine to be part of our family as your wife.

We should be grateful to him for that.

If he needs thingbe it a house, a job, or financial supportmake the arrangements Its the least we can do for her.

Mary instructed Adam with heartfelt earnestness.

Adams sharp features softened under the warm light as he nodded Dont worry, Grandma.

Ill handle it.

the door, Celine felt her vision blur as tears welled

turned around and returned to

bedroom after finishing his work in the

curled into a small, fragile ball

a quick shower, Adam noticed something on the

check for one million dollars he had

She had retrieved it.

was now on her nightstand,

in a faint smile as he looked over

the soft glow of the bedside lamp,

were knit tightly together, and she murmured faintly, Mom Mom

Her long lashes flustered.

teardrops slipped from the corners of her eyes, she was crying Adam troze for a moment before instinctively reaching

her sleep, Celine suddenly

Mom dont go.

Adam was speechless.

for her mother? He tried to pull his hand

Im not

pressed her delicate face against his palm,

leave me behind… Adam was at a