Chapter 220 Leo brought the Rolls Royce to a smooth stop .

Adam turned his sharp gaze toward Nikki .

He was leaving her on the side of the road .

Nikki climbed out of the car .

But before she could even process what had just happened , the luxury vehicle roared to life and sped off , leaving her in a cloud of exhaust fumes .

Furious , Nikki stomped her foot , her frustration simmering beneath the surface .

Meanwhile , Celine had already arrived at Alvarez Residence .

She sat comfortably on the living room couch , chatting casually with Mary .

Before long , the grand front doors swung open .

A gust of cold air swept through the room , carrying with it the commanding presence of a tall , elegant figure .

Adam had returned .

The housekeeper greeted him with a polite bow .

Good evening , Mr.

At the entrance , Adam exchanged his shoes for house slippers , his long strides carrying him toward the living room .

His dark eyes fell on Celine .

The two hadnt seen each other since that day in the campus infirmary She had grown thinner since then , and her already petite frame seemed even more fragile now .

Her strikingly beautiful face had taken on an ethereal , almost distant quality .

, having come straight from the

a plaid skirt

jet black hair was pulled into a high ponytail , giving her a fresh ,

looked every bit the image of

her , but he said nothing

youre back

, Mary

them gathered in the dining

usual seat at the head of the table

a steaming bowl of soup in front

spoon and took a sip , only to

, what is this soup ? Mary smiled

good for

was momentarily speechless

not getting any younger , Its

hurry up and finish that soup , I want to hold a

rested on Celine from

her eyes to meet his briefly before turning to Mary

back to

blinked in

, you rarely

the night ? Grandma , Ive been busy with

place a piece of

youve lost

, let Adam drive

gaze lingered on Celine

to Marys suggestion

long lashes , quietly picked up the piece of pork ribs with her fork , and

about her quietness tonight , and it tugged at something deep

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