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 .
Alvarez , Ill go to the hospital with you .
Adam glanced at her and nodded .
The two arrived at the hospital and made their way to the VIP ward , where they found Carly .
She lay on the bed , her ventilator .
Thick gauze wrapped around her right wrist was stained , with blood seeping through the fabric .
bad her face p pale and lifeless , connected to a Upon spotting Adam , Lucy eagerly stepped forward and exclaimed , Mr.
Alvarez , youre finally here .
Vet , Lucy froze as she spotted Celine standing behind Adam .
Her expression shifted dramatically .
Alvarez , why did you bring her here ? Celine stared coldly at Lucy , her biological mother .
Lucy reprimanded Celine .
How dare you come here ? Carly was battling a severe heart condition last night and was desperate for Mr.
Alvarezs support .
You were well aware of that , yet you continued to poster him .
Carly has now committed suicide by cutting her wrists .
Are you happy now ? You drove her to this .
Leave now ! Then , she grasped a water glass and hurled it straight at Celine .
Bang ! The sound of a glass crashing against a head was heard .
Celine felt no pain , as darkness enveloped her vision .
A tall figure loomed over her , shielding her from view .
When she looked up , she saw Adam standing protectively in front of her , blood trickling down his head from where the glass had struck him .
She was stunned as she didnt expect Adam to protect her .
Lucy was taken by surprise .
She gasped in disbelief .
Alvarez , you Adams handsome visage remained impassive as he stood tall , shielding the delicate Celine behind him .
His striking gaze met Lucys as he declared , I the one who went for her last night .
You can blame me for that .
Leave her out of this .
Lucys fare drained of color when Adam stood up for C Celine .
Celine hurriedly moved closer , pulling out a tissue to press against the wound on Adams forehead .
Does it hurt ? Gazing into Celines gentle , anxious eyes , Adam shook his head and reassured her , Im alright Celine felt touched .
She was used to Lucys hurtful behavior .
She didnt understand why be had to stand in front of her to shield her Just then , Carly woke up .
Lucy exclaimed joyfully , Mr.
Alvarez , Carly is awake ! Adan quickly withdrew Celines hand , which had been applying pressure to his bleeding wound , and approached the bedside .
Carly appeared frail as she gently reached out her left hand toward Adam .
Adam held Carlys hand Lucy asked , Mr.
Alvarez , why didnt you show up last night ? Do you have any idea how long Carly waited for you ? She couldnt sleep at all entire night waiting for you .
She spent the I was very worried about Carly because of her heart condition .
In the morning , I brought soup for her and found her lying in a pool of blood .
She had attempted suicide by cutting her wrists .
The blood stained the carpet .
She was rushed to the emergency room for stitches .
Carlys eyes were swollen and stained with tears of grievance and resentment .
She asked weakly , Adam , why didnt you come last night ? An Adam gazed at Carly , an overwhelming wave of guilt and self reproach consumed him .
The night before , he had been with Celine , leaving Carly alone .
In her despieër , she had taken her own life by cutting her wrists moment , Carly cast a sidelong glance at Celine and exclaimed , What is she doing here ? Tell her to leave ! Adam , I dont want to see her .
Please , ask her to leave