Chapter 96

Celine felt a strange bond with Adam, so intense that it almost seemed perverse. His presence stirred something deep within her, igniting a passion that she struggled to comprehend. She could sense the heat rising in her cheeks, a delicious blush coloring her face.

"Do you like it, then?" she ventured, aware that neither of them dared to mention that fateful night; yet, the memory lingered between them, palpable and undeniable.

"Thank you for coming to me today," Adam replied, his voice steady despite the tension. "I wanted to repay your kindness."

Celine felt a flicker of hesitation. They owed each other nothing, and she didn't want to feel indebted to him. Adam’s gaze bore into her, his eyes shimmering with an intensity that made her heart race.

"You don't have to feel obliged," she reassured him, her voice softening. "This is just a step we’re taking together."

"I won’t tell Carly," she added, leaning in to brush her lips against his.

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Her lips sparkled with a gleam as she looked at him. "You’re really good at this, Adam." She hoped he understood that her skill stemmed from her profession as a doctor, but when Adam heard her words, a fire ignited within him.

His desire overwhelmed his self-control, and he kissed her hungrily. In that moment, Adam pulled Celine into his arms, their bodies entwined. Her face glowed warmly as she rested her head on his chest.

They shared a serene silence, a fleeting moment of tranquility that followed their impassioned exchange. Just then, Celine felt an urgent need to excuse herself. She turned, but Adam caught her around the waist, causing her to bump her head gently against the bed.

"Are you alright?" he asked, concern lacing his voice as he quickly checked on her.

Celine noticed his tenderness, the way he looked at her with genuine care. It was as if he were a devoted partner, a man who truly cherished her.

"Who was that?" she wondered aloud, a playful smile on her lips as she recalled Ryan's earlier knock on the wall.

"I’ll prove you wrong!" Adam replied, his tone light yet confident, as they shared a moment of laughter amidst the uncertainty.