The Divorce Prescription

It wasnt as if she had pushed Carly down the stairs.

Carly had done it to herself.

Still, Adams reaction had been visceral seeing her injured leg, especially knowing she was the lead ballerina.

He was heartbroken, deeply so.

Celine let out a bitter, selfdeprecating chuckle.

Inside the VIP suite of the hospital, Carlys leg had already been treated by the doctors.

Adams expression tightened as he asked the doctor, Is her leg injured badly? Will this affect her ability to dance in the future? The doctor reassured him.

Alvarez, no need to worry.

We conducted a thorough scan.

Fortunately, its only a light wound.

There was no damage to the muscles or bones.

As long as she rests properly, shell be able to return to dancing without issue.

With that, the doctor left.

Adam felt something touching his palm.

Carly had reached out her slender hand, slipping it into Adams palm.

Her delicate fingers curled around his.

Adam lowered his gaze to her pale face, which was tilted up toward him.

Im fine, Adam.

Dont worry about me.

so visibly

hoped, but her

did you throw yourself down the

but

knew she couldnt lie to

wasnt planning on fooling him,

felt like youve been distant from

cant feel your

I dont feel safe.

He didnt deny it.

the incident where she tried to use Mary as leverage,

had kept his distance, finding her less and less like

he was spending his time with

had a way of pulling

night at

to give in to a fleeting moment of passion

Carly

down on the edge of the bed,

throwing yourself down the stairs? What if you had seriously hurt yourself? What about your dancing career? Carly leaned into his embrace, her fragile frame trembling as she buried herself against

was just afraid you didnt want me

in the cave that youd

dont… then I dont even care about

care about

mention of that day in the

at her? Adam wrapped his

Dont say such things.

I wont leave you.

This was his promise.

would never leave