Chapter 20

Adam's expression was cold and impassive. "Grandma wants to see you. When we get there, you know what to do, right?" Celine found his words ironic. "Pretend to be in love? I can't fake that." Adam sneered. "Haven't you always enjoyed pretending to be in love with me in front of Grandma?" Her heart ached. Mary Horton's health had been poor for years, and during their visits to Alvarez Residence, Adam had always treated Celine coldly. She had been the only one putting on the act, playing her part in a one-woman show. Now, he used that to mock her. Half an hour later, they arrived at Alvarez Residence. As Celine walked across the lawn, she ran into Melody Alvarez. Melody was Adam's uncle's daughter and Carly's close ally. Melody's face immediately twisted with disdain upon seeing her. "Celine, Adam doesn't like you, and here you are sucking up to Grandma again? You know she's the only one in this family who likes you. "Just look at yourself—a country bumpkin who got to marry into th