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 .

dressed in her uniform , having come

neatly into a plaid skirt layered under a

a high ponytail , giving her a fresh , youthful

every bit the image

her , but he said

, youre back

, Mary called

them gathered in the dining room

the table , while Adam and

steaming bowl of soup in front of Adam

picked up his spoon and took a sip , only to pause with

what is this soup ? Mary smiled

, good

was momentarily speechless

last time ? Youre not getting any younger , Its time for you and Celine to

that soup , I want to hold a great grandbaby tonight

gaze rested on Celine from across the

eyes to meet his briefly

have to go back to campus

blinked in

you rarely come home

Grandma , Ive been busy with my coursework lately

over to place a piece of sweet vinegar pork

, youve lost

let Adam drive you

gaze lingered on Celine

respond to Marys

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

something about her quietness tonight , and it tugged at something

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