The Divorce Prescription

After speaking, Carly strode into the study, her crystal heels clicking sharply against the floor.

Celine stood frozen in place, stiff and unmoving.

*1think youre truly pitiful so unloved The words echoed in her ears, growing louder as they reverberated through her mind.

rew Carly looked down on her.

To Carly, she was forever unloved, a shadow lurking in the background, constantly coveting her mother and her Adam, Carly stabbed at her chest, its ache mingling with the bitter Irony.

Locy and Adam had originally belonged to her.

She stared at the tightly closed door of the study.

If Carly asked Adam, would he release Elijah? uly had told her to stand by the door and listen, but Celine couldnt summon the courage.

She didnt dare to bear.

The warmth that had briefly filled her heart earlier was cooling, bit by bit.

She should never have placed any hope in Adarn.

Without hope, theres no disappointment, no further hurt The maid approached with an ice pack.

Alvarez, you should apply this to your tace celine shook her head lightly, Its not necessary, she replied, her voice hollow, Inside the study, Adam sat in his leather chali, reviewing documents Carly walked over to him and began massaging his shoulders.

Adam, I heard you had Elijah detained, she said softly.

gaze piercing, Hency came to see

it

should

Zander families have a longstanding relationship, both socially

over someone like celine? Shes not worth it

saying the same

off his shoulders, his cold gaze fixed on her

didnt expect you to

off guard, and tried

even hurt, was she? Adams mood darkened further, his presence

Im not releasing him.

arly was stunned.

spoken up, yet Adam

wouldnt let Elijah

came to me

them

refuse, how am I supposed to face them?

Thats your problem.

told you to make promises

Carlys face turned pale.

of confidence, convinced, like everyone else, that a single word from her would sway

had rejected her without

Leo, Adam called out.

opened immediately, and Leo stepped