hapter 329 The accident happened so suddenly , Celine looked up and met Adams composed yet handsome face .

it that critical moment , it was Adam who had leaped toward her .

She wondered how he always managed to appear at the perfect moment to catch her .

Alvarez ? she asked .

their bodies tumbled rapidly downhill , rolling together uncontrollably .

A large rock loomed ahead , and they were heading straight for it .

Adam tightened his arms around her .

Hold on to me , he commanded .

Deline Instinctively wrapped her arms around him .

With a loud bang , their bodies hit the rock and came to a stop Adam was on the bottom , with Celine sprawled on top of him .

She quickly straightened up .

Alvarez , are you hurt? Did you hit the rock ? Before she could fully assess the situation , memories of the fall flashed before her .

Just before impact , Adam had twisted his body , shielding her from the brunt of the collision .

She hadnt felt a thing , as he had protected her completely .

However , Adam lay motionless beneath her .

Pank filled Celines voice .

Alvarez , open your eyes ! Please dont scare me ! Yet , there was no response .

Celine tried to get up and call for help , but a large hand caught her arm .

With a gentle pull , Adam tugged her back into his embrace .

He opened his eyes and looked at her with amusement .

Celine , why are you panicking ? Celine froze .

Adams thin lips curved into a teasing smile .

Didnt you say you dont love me anymore ? Why are you so worried ? Got you this time , didnt I ? Relief flooded through Celine , and tears welled up in her eyes .

She clenched her fist and punched his chest .

Youre so annoying ! Her legs still felt weak from the scare , and she trembled slightly .

Adam held her close and ordered , Dont move .

Celine grew anxious upon hearing the strain in his voice and noticing his pale face .

She cupped his face in her hands , inspecting it carefully .

Did you hit your head ? Let me see if youre bleeding Ahead injury was no trivial matter .

Adam felt dizzy .

He took Celines small hand and held it in his palm .

Dont move , just let me hold you for a while , he said .

Celine obediently stopped moving and rested against him .

Her heart softened .

He had gotten hurt saving her .

She couldnt deny that she was moved .

Even though they were divorced , he still showed up for her when she was in danger .

Dont save me next time .

I dont need you to , she murmured .

Adam reached out and pinched her check in frustration .

The cold snowfield had left her fair cheeks flushed red , and he couldnt resist squeezing them .

Celine , are you trying to upset me ? Celine batted his hand away .

Stop pinching my face ! Her indifferent attitude lit a fire of anger in Adams chest .

She wasnt like this with Randall .

She laughed and chatted with him so sweetly .

Releasing her cheek , Adam groaned softly and winced .

My head hurts .

Celines concern returned in full force , Where does It hurt ? she asked urgently .

Adam pointed to a spot .

As Celine gently parted his hair , she saw a large red bump on his head .

Is it the one ? she asloed Yeah , he muttered .

She nodded and said , Ill rub it for you .

Celine carefully massaged the bump and Wew lightly on it to ease the pain .

Unknowingly , the two had drawn close .

Celines petite frame lay against his as she cared for him .

Adam caught a faint , sweet scent on her .