Chapter 148

The bedroom was empty, with no sign of anyone. The bathroom door was shut. Adam stood at the doorway and called softly, "Celine, are you still in there?" There was no response. No one answered him. Adam raised his hand to knock, but the bathroom door opened on its own. He paused and stepped inside. The large bathtub was empty; Celine had vanished. Where could she have gone? Adam walked back out. At that moment, the maid entered the room. "Mr. Alvarez, Mrs. Alvarez has already left." She left? Just like that, she was gone? Adam's eyes fell on the untouched ice pack. "She didn't use the ice for her face?" "No, Mrs. Alvarez said she didn't need it." A note was pinned under the lamp on the bedside table. Adam reached out with his long fingers and picked it up. The note contained just two words—Thank you. She left quietly, leaving only those two simple words behind. Adam placed his hands on his hips and let out a humorless laugh, clearly exasperated. The maid excused herself, le