The Divorce Prescription Chapter 20
The Divorce Prescription
Adamâs expression was cold and impassive âGrandina wants to see you. When we get there, you know what to do, right?â
Celine found his woods tronk. âPretend to be in love? I canât take that.â
Adam sneered âHavenât you always enjoyed pretending to be in love with me in front of Grandma Her heart ached. Mary Hortonâs health had been poor for years, during their visits to Alvarez Residence, Adern had always treated Celine coldly. She had been the only one putting on the act, playing her part in a oneâwoman show. Now, be used that to mock her.
Half an hour later, they arrived at Alvarez Residence. As Celine walked across the lawn, she ran into Melody Alvarez Melody was Adamâs uncleâs daughter and Carlyâs close ally.
Melodyâs face immediately twisted with disdain upon seeing her. âCeline, Adam doesnât like you and here you sucking up to again? You know sheâs the only one in this family who likes you.
âJust look at yourselfâa country bumpkin who got to marry into this family because Carly wasnât around. Do you really think youâre worthy of being Mrs. Alvarez? You donât deserve Adam. past hurry up and get a divorce.â
Celine was used to it Adamâs family, like his friends, had never liked her. Nonetheless, Celine walked directly into Alvarez Residence without acknowledging Melody.
Inside, Mary greeted her with a warm smile. Her silver hair shone under the light as she held Celineâs hand tightly. âCeline, why havenât you come to see me these past few days? Donât you miss me?â
Celine felt aslight warmth in her heart. Mary was the only source of kindness sheâd found in the Alvarez family. She smiled and gave Marya gentle he âof course I missed you, Grandmaâ
Mary beamed with joy, her laughter filling the room. At that moment, Adamâs tall, imposing figure entered.
Celine released Mary and said Grandma, you havenât had your medicinal soup in days, have you? Iâll go prepare it for you. With , she headed to the lotchen.
Adam then sat beside Mary. âHey, Grandma.â
Mary glanced toward the kitchen, where Celine was busy. âAdam, did you have a fight with Celine?â
Adam didnât want to upset his frail grandmother. âNo.â
âThen why did she run to the kitchen the moment you came in? She never used to do that. Adam, donât let Carly cloud your judgment. Three years ago, when you were in a coma, Carly left you and went abroad. It was Celine who married you and cared for you *During those three years, I was devastated, and my health deteriorated, Celine not only looked after you but also took care of me, preparing all sorts of medicinal soups. Without Caline, the Alvarez family would have fallen apart âIâm never wrong people. Celine is a good woman. When a woman loves you wholeheartedly, you must never let her down. Because once a woman accumulated enough disappointment, sheâll leave. And once she walks away, sheâll never look âAdam, donât wait until itâs too late to regret it.â
Adamâs gaze shifted toward the kitchen. Celine stood there, and her sky black hair was tied into a low ponytail. It revealed her delicate retined face and swanâlike neck. She indeed looked breathtaking.
The scent of the medicinal soup she was preparing soon watted through the airâa bittersweet aroma with a freshness.
found the scent familiar Over those three years, she had fed him plenty of similar soups.
In truth, was fully aware when he was in a coma. He knew a woman had stayed by his side.
He remembered her soft which had touched every inch of his body during his care. At the time, he thought it was Carly. But when he opened his eyes, he saw her instead. She told him that her name was Geline Tate.
That evening, Mary insisted that Adam and Celine stay the night at Alvarez , leaving them with no choice.
Later, Adam walked into the room w where Celine was staying. Her back was turned to him, and she held a pen, writing something on a on a notepad.
From her phone came an audio message from Robin saying, âCeline, my darling, youâre already getting a divorce!
playing housemaid for them and get out already. Come on, Iâve set up a blind date for you!â