The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam) novel Chapter 554

The butler said, "Ms. Carly has spent years wandering among the common folk. It's only natural that her character has… flaws. Once she returns to Kinthorne, you can guide her back onto the right path."

After reuniting with Carly, Nigel had ordered an investigation into her past. He knew exactly what she had done.

However, she was still his biological daughter.

Nigel cast one last glance in the direction where Celine had disappeared. "Let's go."

…

Adam returned to the office, but he didn't do any work. Instead, he opened a bottle of vintage red wine and poured himself glass after glass.

Right now, he needed the taste of alcohol to numb himself.

Leo stood to the side and spoke softly. "Mr. Alvarez, you should drink less. It's not good for your health."

Adam held his wine glass, a self-mocking smile tugging at his lips. "Ever since I recovered from my coma, Celine set strict rules for my diet. No smoking, no drinking. No matter where I was—at the office or on a business trip, she would send me messages every day. I got so used to it that I never once replied.

"But after our divorce, she vanished from my life. Sometimes, I'd catch myself staring at my phone, waiting for her messages. That was when I realized that I actually missed her sending me messages.

"I always thought I was the one in control, but it was her all along. She was the one who gave me everything.

"The moment she walked away, all the things I took for granted disappeared—like she took a piece of my soul with her."

Leo sighed. He had always liked Celine, and he liked seeing her as Adam's wife.

He tried to reassure Adam in a low voice, "Mr. Alvarez, it's okay. Everything will get better. Ms. Celine is just too hurt right now, but I'm sure she will come back to you."

Adam downed his wine in one gulp, tasting nothing but bitterness. "No, she won't. I know she won't come back… She has Perry now, and she's carrying his child. What right do I have to win her back?"

"Mr. Alvarez…"