Adain was well aware of his divorce from Celine. "You have a fever, so I'm here to keep you warm," he said.

Celine retorted, "There's really no reason to go to such lengths to stay warm. Do you really keep warm for other women like this, too?"

"Other women wouldn't pull any buttons off my shirt or take off my clothes like you just did," he replied. "You were the one who started it." Celine noticed a missing button, a clear result of her actions. She pushed him away, exclaiming, "Leave me alone!"

Adam pressed her fidgeting hands onto the bed and kissed her face. He was eager to continue. She tried to break free. "Mr. Alvarez, we're divorced. If you want to have sex, go to Carly. If you're seeing multiple women, make sure to get regular checkups and stay healthy."

Adam, infuriated, burst into laughter. She remained sharp-tongued. He pinched her cheek. "I've never slept with Carly," he said.

Celine was shocked to hear this, despite their years of dating. Taking advantage of her distraction, he forcibly kissed her, as if trespassing into her personal space. Celine fought back desperately, but to no avail. Her previously cold limbs began to warm, and a deep flush of shame and anger spread across her pale face. "There's no condom here," she said.

Adam looked at her intensely. "I recall this is your safe period, and your menstrual cycle is approaching."

"I don't want this either," she said.

"Why?" he asked.

"Didn't you mention there are two prices for sex—with and without a condom? Why do you think you can choose the more expensive option without my consent?"

Adam paused and sneered. "You should also ask if I allow you to choose."

She intended to speak more, but his kiss silenced her. Feeling dizzy, she remembered her upcoming period, always on time and expected in the next two days.

Celine was roused from her sleep by persistent knocking. As she blinked awake, she realized it was morning. After a night of intense sweating, her fever had broken. She found herself in Adam's warm embrace, her back pressed against him as he slept peacefully.

The knocking continued. Celine moved, waking Adam, who opened his eyes. She attempted to rise, but his strong arms restrained her waist. He refused to let her go. "Who is it?" he asked.

Cassidy called out, "Adam, are you awake? It's me."

Celine gazed at Adam and whispered, "Tsk. Your charm even radiates so brightly in this small village. It's truly impressive."

He shot Celine a warning glance before turning to Cassidy. "I'll be up in a minute," he said.

"Is your sister feeling better?" Cassidy asked.

Celine wondered when she had become his sister. Meeting Celine's gaze, Adam replied calmly, "Much better."

"Adam, today you'll finally meet my dad. He's really excited about it and has had someone prepare a feast for us. See you soon," Cassidy said before departing happily.

Celine asked, "Mr. Alvarez, your sister? How can you deceive a young woman's feelings like this?"