Chapter 456

Adam quietly took a sip of warm water. The warmth spread across his mouth before he swallowed, his Adam’s apple shifting slightly with the motion. He hadn’t known she was Dr. C. If she was, then why had she come into his life? At Haffard University, she had taken a photo with him. After he fell into a coma, she withdrew from the industry at the peak of her career, married him, and devoted herself to taking care of him. Just how much had she loved him?

Adam searched through every memory he had, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t recall ever meeting her. He didn’t even know her. When had she fallen for him, and why? He wanted to ask her. There was this lingering feeling, as if there had once been a story between them, but he had forgotten it. As he stood there, his tall and striking figure carried an air of quiet loneliness.

As Celine ate her dinner, Perry asked, “Celine, what did Mr. Alvarez want just now?” She took a bite of shrimp and replied, “I don’t know.” Robin said, “Mr. Marshall, there’s no need to bother with Mr. Alvarez. Aside from Carly, he’s always surrounded by women. All he has to do is lift a finger, and they come running. Celine just needs to stay far away from him.”

Hailey was completely on Celine’s side. “Exactly! Celine is Dr. C, you know! A lot of people dream of meeting her just once, but she spent three years taking care of him. He was the only one lucky enough to have that, and he still didn’t appreciate it.”

After picking up her glass, Celine said, “Let’s not talk about him. Right now, I just want to avenge my dad. Come on, let’s toast.” “Cheers!” “Celine, you’re drinking milk, right? You’re pregnant, so you’re not allowed to have anything else.” Celine smiled as she responded, “Don’t worry, I won’t.” As she spoke, she gently placed her hand on her flat stomach, tracing slow circles. She loved this child more than anyone else ever could. This was her baby, so she would give it all her love.

Adam stood by the floor-to-ceiling window. An hour later, he spotted Hailey and Robin. They had just left Celine’s apartment and were heading downstairs. Adam’s sharp brows furrowed because he didn’t see Perry. Why hadn’t Perry come down? Both Hailey and Robin had left. Was Perry planning to stay the night at Celine’s place? Without hesitation, Adam pulled out his phone and dialed Hailey.

Downstairs, Hailey answered the call. “Hello, Adam.” Adam’s voice was cold and steady. “Why did only the two of you leave? Where’s Perry?” Hailey raised an eyebrow as she responded, “Oh, you mean Mr. Marshall? He’s not coming down. He’s staying over at Celine’s tonight.” Adam grabbed his phone tightly when he heard Hailey’s response.

Hailey continued, “Adam, why are you so surprised? Perry and Celine are dating now. Isn’t it normal for a couple to stay together?” Then, as if deliberately twisting the knife, she added, “Besides, you can always go find Carly. Didn’t you already make your choice between Celine and Carly? You abandoned Celine and the child, didn’t you?”

The child? That word struck a nerve, and Adam latched onto it instantly. “What do you mean by I abandoned the child?”