Chapter 260

Adam quickly got dressed after hanging up the phone. Celine sat on the bed, cradling the emerald necklace in her hand. However, noticing his anxiousness to get to the hospital, she quietly set it aside. Despite experiencing a brief moment of joy last night, unresolved issues still lingered between them. Carly had consistently been the formidable obstacle keeping them apart. Celine also got out of bed. "Mr. Alvarez, I'll go to the hospital with you." Adam glanced at her and nodded. "Okay." ... The two arrived at the hospital and made their way to the VIP ward, where they found Carly. She lay on the bed, her face pale and lifeless, connected to a ventilator. Thick gauze wrapped around her right wrist was stained, with blood seeping through the fabric. Upon spotting Adam, Lucy eagerly stepped forward and exclaimed, "Mr. Alvarez, you're finally here." Yet, Lucy froze as she spotted Celine standing behind Adam. Her expression shifted dramatically. "Mr. Alvarez, why did you bring her