Chapter 1093

"I'm strong. My body can handle the painkillers!" Adam said. He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Celine. "Celine, I really don't want to lose you. The moment I heard Nathan was back, I rushed over. I was scared, really scared. I was afraid that while I was gone, someone would slip into your life and into your heart. I was afraid you'd replace me." Now that he was hugging her in silence, she could feel the steady, forceful rhythm of his heartbeat against her ear and his whispered confession. So a man like Adam was afraid too—afraid she would be taken from him. Celine's resolve melted. She slowly lifted her arms and held him back. "You won't lose me! I'm still looking for a way to break the curse. Adam, I'll find a cure!" "I believe in you. You're my cure!" Adam murmured. Everything was going to get better. While they were wrapped around each other's arms, Nathan appeared at the end of the hallway. He had gotten bored sitting alone in the private room and stepped out,