Half an hour later, Celine arrived at Carly’s VIP ward. Carly smirked. “Celine, you’re here. That was quick.”

Glancing at Carly’s pale face, Celine said, “Your heart is getting worse. If you faint again, it could be life-threatening. So, I’ll visit you whenever I can.”

Carly was speechless. She finally understood why her heart condition had worsened: it was because of Celine. She took a deep breath and adjusted her mood. “Celine, don’t worry about it. Adam has already found a heart that matches mine. I’m sure he’ll save me.”

Celine raised an eyebrow. “So what if he found one? Does the person actually agree to donate? If they don’t, it’s illegal.”

At that moment, Lucy said, “That person will definitely agree.”

Celine looked at Lucy’s smile and asked, “Is that person you? Well, congratulations then. You must be willing to donate your heart to save Carly.” Lucy was taken aback. Was Celine completely out of her mind?

Fuming with anger, Carly declared, “Celine, aren’t you curious about who that person is? Actually, I can tell you.”

Glancing at them, Celine was certain Carly had called her to the hospital for a reason. Now they were talking about a matching heart, so Celine’s piercing gaze landed on Carly’s face as she asked, “Is that person me?”

Carly and Lucy both laughed, thinking Celine was quite clever. Carly nodded. “That’s right, it’s you, Celine!” Both Carly and Lucy laughed loudly at Celine.

Celine was surprised. She hadn’t expected her own heart to match Carly’s. How could she not be surprised? It seemed that fate had already bound them tightly together.

Celine curled her lips into a smile. “Oh, Carly, you’re as good as dead this time, and it will be in my hands.”

Carly’s expression shifted. “What?”

Celine said, “Am I wrong? I won’t save you. You might as well wait for death.”

Carly was speechless.

Celine stood up. “Alright, I’ve said what I needed to say. I’m leaving.”

Just as she turned to leave, Carly called out, “Celine!” Then she said, “It doesn’t matter if you refuse. Do you think Adam will?”

Celine suddenly stopped.

Carly regained her confidence. “Adam won’t let me die, now that your heart is a perfect match for mine, you can save me. Guess what Adam will do?” Celine had no answer. She truly didn’t know. Would Adam really save her?

Just then, the door creaked open. Adam’s tall, handsome figure appeared in the doorway. He was back. Adam hadn’t expected Celine to be there. Seeing her ethereal beauty, he froze for a moment. Celine looked up at him, and their eyes met. They stood there, silently staring at each other.

“Adam, you’re finally back. I would like an apple. Could you cut one up for me?” Carly said sweetly, her voice full of affection.

Adam’s gaze moved from Celine and wandered over to Carly. Carly flashed a proud smile at Celine.

Celine looked at Carly and said, “Carly, you’ve got a weak heart. You shouldn’t eat so many apples.”

Both Adam and Carly were speechless. In that moment, Celine’s eyes asked the question: “Mr. Alvarez, could you step outside for a moment? I need to tell you…”

Celine asked Adam to step outside, saying she needed to talk to him. Carly immediately raised her voice in protest and grabbed Adam’s muscular arms. “Celine, if you have something to say, say it here.”

Celine looked at them. She was pregnant now, and why should she bear this alone? She couldn’t let Adam and Carly be all lovey-dovey. No, she had to tell Adam about this.

Celine said, “Carly, this isn’t something I can share with you. I need to speak to Mr. Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez, I’ll wait for you outside.” With that, she left the room.

Carly clung to Adam. “Adam, don’t go.”

Adam pulled his arm away. “I’ll be right back.” He turned and walked out. Carly was furious as she called out, “Adam!”

Adam stepped into the hallway, and Celine was waiting for him. He headed toward her. “You needed to talk to me?”

Looking at him, Celine said, “Yes, I did.” Celine paused, unsure how to begin.

Adam asked, “Why are you not saying anything?”

Celine asked, “Mr. Alvarez, have you ever thought about becoming a father?”

Adam froze, clearly caught off guard. “Why do you ask?”

Celine curved her lips into a faint smile. “I just thought you weren’t young anymore. I was just asking.”

Adam shook his head. “No, I don’t like children.” His voice was cold and detached.

Celine wasn’t surprised, but she felt a bit disappointed. She simply replied, “Oh.”

He looked at her. “You asked me out here just for that?” He gave her a once-over. “Celine, don’t tell me you’re pregnant.”

Celine quickly denied it. “No!”

A melodious ringtone echoed through the hallway. Celine pulled out her phone; the screen displayed the name “Perry.” It was a call from him.

Adam raised a corner of his mouth; his expression was cold. “Why didn’t you answer? Is it inconvenient to answer in front of me?”

Celine didn’t respond.

Adam suddenly asked, “Do you and Perry plan to have children?”

Celine replied, “No. Mr. Alvarez, I’ll be going now.”

Just as she was about to leave, Adam grabbed her slender waist, pulling her to a stop. “Celine.” He paused, seemingly unsure of what to say.

Celine patiently watched him, waiting. What did he want to say? Did he want her to save Carly, or did he want Carly to live?

Looking into Celine’s clear eyes, Adam couldn’t bring himself to speak.

“Mr. Alvarez, is my heart a perfect match for Carly’s?” she asked.

Adam’s tall frame stiffened. “How do you know?”

“Carly told me just now.”

Adam scowled. This was something he hadn’t wanted Carly to know, but somehow she did, and she had even told Celine. Looking at Adam, Celine said, “Mr. Alvarez, saving Carly means I won’t survive. Do you want me to die?”