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.

outside the door, Celine felt her vision blur as tears welled up in her eyes

quietly turned around and returned to her

Adam returned to their bedroom

already asleep, curled into a small, fragile

shower, Adam noticed something on

one million dollars

She had retrieved it.

was now on her nightstand, waiting to be returned

faint smile as he looked

the soft glow of the bedside lamp, her sleep

brows were knit tightly together, and she murmured faintly, Mom Mom She was calling her mom in her

Her long lashes flustered.

slipped from the corners of her eyes, she was crying Adam

Celine suddenly grabbed

Mom dont go.

Adam was speechless.

hell? Did she just mistake him for

Im not

against his palm, nuzzling

me behind… Adam was at