Chapter 188
Mary paused before smiling quickly and said, “Alright, Celine. You go ahead and accompany your friend. Come back to have dinner with me when you save time.”
“Okay, Grandina.”
With that, the two of them ended the call.
.
Mary turned to look at Adam, who was still reading the business newspaper with no expression on his face.
She asked, “Adam, did you have a fight with Celine?–
He kept his eyes on the paper and answered, “No ”
She chuckled and said, “Do you know this friend of hers? Is it a man or a woman?”
He didn’t respond. So, she reached out and snatched the newspaper from his hands and remarked, “Do you even realize you’re holding the paper upside down?” Only then did Adam notice that the paper was indeed upside down. He pressed his thin lips together
Mary sighed and stood up. She said, “I know you’ve always been tangled up with Carly, but no one will wait for you forever. When Celine has had enough of being disappointed, she’ll leave.
“A woman as good as her won’t lack admirers. Once she walks away with someone else, don’t come crying about it.”
Alfred walked over and said, “Mrs. Alvarez Senior, is Mrs. Alvarez back? Dinner is ready.”
“Celine isn’t coming. I’m not eating anymore, Mary replied and headed upstairs alone.
Sensing the odd atmosphere, Alfred tumed to Adam and said, “Mr. Alvarez, why isn’t Mrs. Alvarez coming? Ever since she started school, she hasn’t visited.
Mrs. Alvarez Senior talks about her every day. Without her here, the house feels so lifeless. Mrs. Alvarez Senior hasn’t smiled in a long time ”
He then sighed and left as well.
Adam sat alone on the sofa. He reached up to loosen his tie, his face clouded and dark. He pulled out his phone and opened Celine’s Whatsapp With his long fingers, he typed out a single line. It read, “Why aren’t you coming?
After some thought, be deleted the message. He was the one who had driven her out of Alvarez Residence. Of course, she wouldn’t retur. After slapping him, she had been staying by Nathan’s side ever since.
Forget it.
Nathan’s injuries were nearly healed, and he would soon be discharged.
That day, Celine returned to the women’s hostel at Yorhine University. A new student, named Nikki Bamett, had joined the dorm.
She came from a poor family. Her father was an alcoholic and a gambler while her younger brother was still in school. Thus, her family had a hard time making ends
ineet.
She was a pure–looking and pretty woman. She was a student in the performing arts program, and her dream was to become a star, e hertate.
kout a bag of homemade snacks and offered them to Celline and Hailey.
She took out a
earning lots of money to change
some cooldes m
made bu
by my mom. We don’t have much money, so all I can share are these home
homemade cookies. I hope you don’t mind.”
“Celine and Halley, these are some
Celine and Halley, of course, didn’t mind. Hailey took a bite of the cookie and exclaimed, “Nikki, it’s so crunchy! This is delicious.”
Nildd then looked at Celine with anticipation, the smile on her face bright but reserved
Celine tasted one and nodded. “Nikki, your mom’s baking is really good
Nikkie finally grinned and said, “I’m glad you like it. I’m heading to the Atlas Hotel tonight because I’m working as a waitress there. I’ll see you all later.”
with that, she picked up her bag and left. Halley also needed to go to class, so she left shortly after
Celine was sitting alone in her chair when her phone rang It was from Tracy. She pressed the answer button, and Tracy’s cheerful voice came through immediately. “Celine, I’ve got great news! I met Dr. Cl”
Upon hearing this, Celine was at a
talous for words.
love with me at
Tracy was brimming with excitement as she continued, “Tums out, the legendary Dr. Cwith unparalleled medical skills is a man! Celine, he fell in lov first sight, and I’m dating him now!”
