Chapter 526

Adam sent another message. "Celine, I have so much to say to you. If you don't want to see me, I'll stay here until you do." Celine stared at his messages in silence for a few seconds before replying with just two words, "Come up." She let him up. Two minutes later, the doorbell rang. Celine opened the door and saw Adam standing there. He had come up as quickly as possible, his face filled with urgency. "Celine, you finally agreed to see me. I knew you would." Celine stepped aside. "Come in." Adam walked inside. They stood in the living room, facing each other. She asked, "Mr. Alvarez, what do you need?" The way she addressed him—so distant and formal—made it clear that she had decided to distance herself from him. Adam took a step forward. "Celine, can you stop treating me so coldly? I didn't know it was you. I've been looking for you for all these years." Celine nodded. "I know. I know everything now." Adam reached out, gripping her shoulders. "Celine, give me another c