Chapter 56

Adam couldn't help but mock his own behavior that day. He couldn't believe he had gone out of his way to get medicinal oil for Celine and admitted defeat in the first round of the game for her. He even crushed a wine glass in his hand because of her! He was aware that he had been falling hard for her over the past few days—so much that he no longer recognized himself. From now on, he reminded himself to just let her be. He couldn't care less about what she did with Nathan! … Back at Tate Manor, Carly was throwing a tantrum in the living room. "Dad, Mom, Adam is ignoring me!" she exclaimed. Hayden was taken aback. "How could he do that to you? Have Mr. Alvarez and Celine finalized their divorce? When is he planning to marry you?" Carly paced angrily. "They're still not divorced yet! It's all Celine's fault—she doesn't want the divorce!" Hayden's expression darkened. He turned to Lucy and asked, "What's the meaning of this? Isn't Celine your daughter? Why aren't you keeping h