Chapter 45

Celine adjusted her shirt and turned around to look at Adam. He didn't so much glance or answer the phone beside the table, allowing it to ring over and over again. It was the first time Adam ignored Carly's call. Adam rose to his feet and removed his black coat, revealing his white shirt stained with blood on the back. Celine was reminded of the lash Mary did to his back. That lash had cut his skin open, but he put on a brave front. The wound had to be treated, or it could risk an infection. Celine said, "I'll grab the first aid kit to treat your wound." Adam turned and flashed an attractive smile at her. "Weren't you ignoring me earlier?" Bending over to take out the first aid kit, Celine refuted, "I just don't want Grandma to worry." When Adam sat on the bed, Celine instructed, "Take off your shirt." Adam obediently removed his shirt, revealing his exquisite upper body. Celine was seeing him shirtless for the first time. He had broad shoulders, firm muscles, and a six-pack