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.

Hency came to see you? His eyes were

it

should release

and Zander families have a longstanding relationship, both socially

like celine? Shes not worth it She was

kept saying the same

hands off his shoulders, his cold gaze fixed on her

you to

caught off guard, and tried

was she? Adams mood darkened further, his presence radiating

Im not releasing him.

arly was stunned.

spoken up, yet Adam

wouldnt let Elijah

to

them youd let

supposed to face them? Adamn caut her a chilly

Thats your problem.

you to make promises on my

Carlys face turned pale.

had come here full of confidence, convinced, like everyone else,

rejected her without

Leo, Adam called out.

opened immediately,