Adam glanced at Benjamin. “Get some rest. We’ll discuss everything tomorrow.” Both Celine and Benjamin needed time to recover before further discussions. With Adam present, Benjamin felt reassured. He nodded. “Alright.”

Adam carried Celine out. Cassidy, who had been waiting outside, hurried forward. “Adam, is your sister alright?”

“My sister has a high fever. Ms. Cassidy, could you help us by arranging a room?”

Faced with Adam’s noble and striking appearance, Cassidy, who admired handsome men, couldn’t refuse. Using her position as the village chief’s daughter, she immediately secured a clean room for them.

Adam gently laid Celine on the bed. Her entire body was cold, and sweat dampened her forehead. Soft strands of hair clung to her pale skin, emphasizing her fragility. Adam reached out and carefully brushed her hair aside.

“Adam?” Cassidy’s voice broke the silence.

Only then did Adam remember she was still in the room. He straightened and asked, “Ms. Cassidy, do you have a brother?”

Cassidy nodded. “Yes, my brother is Wyatt Lawson. He’s of marriageable age. Any woman in the village would marry him in a heartbeat, but he has high standards and hasn’t found anyone he likes.”

Adam’s lips curved into a faint, cold smile. Wyatt’s standards were indeed high. After all, he had chosen Celine. But how many Celines were there in the world?

Cassidy’s gaze softened. “I’m of marriageable age too, but I don’t like any of the men here. My father keeps pressuring me to marry. Adam, what do you think I should do?”

Her intentions were obvious. Ironically, both Wyatt and Cassidy had set their sights on Celine and Adam, respectively.

“Ms. Cassidy, I’ll be meeting with the village chief tomorrow.”

“Really?” Cassidy’s eyes lit up. She thought Adam had understood her hints and intended to propose to her father.

Adam knew what she meant. Her intentions were transparent, but he didn’t expose her. Instead, he said, “My sister and I need to rest. Ms. Cassidy, please leave us now.”

Cassidy left cheerfully, closing the door behind her. However, as soon as she stepped outside, a thought struck her: There was only one bed in the room. How would they manage? Were they going to share it?

Inside the room, silence settled. Celine shivered violently. “So cold. I’m so cold…”

Adam unbuttoned his coat, slipping off the heavy black outer layer before sliding under the blanket. Celine instinctively sensed the warmth and shifted over, curling up against him like a small, trembling bird. Adam wrapped his arms around her. Given the crude conditions, sharing body heat was the only way to keep warm.

Her fragile frame pressed against him, sending a wave of tension through his body. It had been so long since he had held her like this. Since their divorce, the distance between them had grown. They had become strangers. But on sleepless nights, his mind had often drifted back to her.

Still shivering, Celine burrowed closer, her small hand slipping under his shirt through the open collar, seeking warmth. His muscular, defined abs radiated heat.

Adam felt her hand moving across his skin. She was too hasty. A faint pop sounded as a shirt button snapped off. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed. He gently pressed down on her hand. “Celine, slow down. I don’t have a spare shirt.”

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