Chapter 187

The nurse left after making sure everything was under control. From outside the door, Leo's voice echoed, "Mr. Alvarez, your hand injury can't wait any longer. You need to get it treated immediately, or it may get worse." Celine looked up and saw Adam's tall, imposing figure standing by the door. He had been there all along. Leo turned toward Celine and pleaded, "Mrs. Alvarez, Mr. Alvarez's hand has been bleeding this whole time. Please say something." Her gaze shifted to the blood pooling on the floor. Judging by the severity of his wound, his hand would likely need numerous stitches. She stood up and walked to the door. When Adam saw her approaching, he shifted his broad frame slightly, and a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes. Leo exclaimed, "Mrs. Alvarez, I know you still care about Mr. Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez, let's get your hand—" Before he could finish, Celine reached out and firmly shut the door in their faces. The two men were left staring at the closed door, the force