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.

been so

had hoped, but her heart was still warm

you throw yourself down

froze, but she quickly

she couldnt lie to

planning on fooling

like youve been distant

cant feel

I dont feel safe.

He didnt deny it.

the incident where she tried to use Mary as leverage, something between them

finding her less and less like the girl he had once

spending his time with

explain it, but Celine had a way

that stormy night at the B&B

in to

tearyeyed Carly now, guilt crept into

down on the edge of the bed, his

What if you had seriously hurt yourself? What about your dancing career? Carly leaned into his embrace, her fragile

afraid you

the cave that youd always want

then I dont even

care

mention of that day in the cave

he stay mad at her? Adam

Dont say such things.

I wont leave you.

This was his promise.

would never leave