The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 111

Honestly, she had already gotten used to it all these years. As she wandered through life, she grew up along the way.

However, compared to suffering, warmth brought more tears to her eyes.

Mary hugged Celine, patting her back gently like comforting a child. “Silly girl, why are you so formal with me?”

“Grandma, I want to tell you something.”

“What is it?”

Outside the door, Adam watched as Celine clung to Mary’s shoulder. Her lashes fluttered, and silent tears rolled down her cheeks. “Grandma, I can’t stay here anymore. I have to leave.”

Mary froze in shock. “Why? Did that rascal Adam bully you again? I’ll teach him a lesson right now!”

Alfred immediately handed over a cane. “Madam, use this!”

Mary grabbed it. “Celine, you’re not going anywhere. Why should you leave? I’ll make him leave instead!”

Adam was speechless.

Was he the biological grandson here, or was he adopted?

The same went for Alfred. It was like he had forgotten who the rightful heir was.

Celine’s soft voice sounded as she said, “Grandma, you have misunderstood me. Adam didn’t bully me. He… He’s very nice to me.”

Mary didn’t believe it. “Really?”

Adam watched as Celine raised her small hand to hastily wipe away the tears on her face. Hugging Mary tightly, she spoke with a cheerful tone. “Of course it’s true. Don’t worry, I wasn’t finished. Adam is sending me to Yorhine University. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be living on campus, so I won’t be able to stay here anymore.”

Mary was stunned. “Adam is sending you to Yorhine University? That’s good! It’s a famous university. He finally did the right thing for once.”

Celine let go of Mary. “Grandma, I’m going tomorrow.”

“Then I shall go with you.”

“It’s fine.”

“Why? Parents usually go to school with their kids on the first day. You have no parents, but you have me! I’ll be with you!”

Celine’s reddened eyes glistened with a fresh mist of tears as she chuckled softly. “Grandma, if you send me in a luxury car, it might scare my classmates. I’d rather keep it low–key and focus on my studies.”

Mary wanted to say something, but Celine was afraid that her tears would roll down again; she was scared that she would become greedy and didn’t want to leave. Hence, she could only cut Mary off. “Grandma, you can’t distract me from my studies. I will visit you when I am free.”

Mary could only agree. “Alright, I’ll listen to you.”

“Grandma, you should rest early,” Celine said softly.

Mary obediently lay back down, her expression finally calm.

Celine stepped out, quietly closing the door behind her. Outside, she found Adam waiting.

“Mr. Alvarez, Grandma is settled now. I’ll take my leave,” she said steadily.

Adam’s gaze lingered on her face. Her eyes, still glistening from tears, seemed even brighter after the downpour of emotions. Her pale, delicate skin was tinged with the redness of her flushed cheeks and nose. Though she stood straight, her slender back exuding a hint of stubborn pride, he couldn’t help but feel an ache in

his chest.

She looked so heartbreakingly fragile.

Adam said, “I’ll have the driver send you.”

“Thank you, but it’s fine, Mr. Alvarez.”

With that, Celine left without looking back.

Adam watched as the mansion’s gate swung open, her slender figure quickly swallowed by the darkness outside. She vanished into the night without a trace,

A heavy, suffocating feeling settled in his chest. With a sharp tug, he loosened the tie around his neck, as if it might help him breathe easier.

So be it. He should let her go.

After all, she was just a stand–in bride, an unplanned twist in his life. He admitted he’d been momentarily lost, drawn to her in a fleeting haze of desire. But he didn’t care for her.

The one he liked and wanted was Carly.