Chapter 74
Both Adam and Mary had asked Larry to stay for dinner.
Larry smiled shty. “In that case, I’ll gladly accept .."
Celine cut him off. “He won’t be staying for dinner.”
Larry froze and numed to Celine
celine returned his gaze. “You’ve just been released from prison. Don’t ever
Her words immediately cast a tense atmosphere over the room.
Mary looked at Larry in surprise. “You’ve been in prison?
ine’s expression hardened. “Yes, for ten years.”
Mary gasped. “What did you go to prison for?”
ccomeback.”
Larry shifted his gaze to celine. “You can ask Celine if you’re curious. She knows better than anyone.”
He threw the question back to Celine, wanting to see if she would reveal the truth about his imprisonment
Celine saw through his intentions but said nothing.
Adam continued, “Is that all you wanted to say?”
Larry met his gaze and felt a chill run down his spine. Adam’s eyes were sharp and unreadable, carrying an air of danger that made him feel as though he were being dissected.
He forced a laugh “Mr. Alvarez, I just got out of prison, and I’m a little short on money, I was wondering if you could…”
Adam cocked an eyebrow. “You want money?”
Larry shifted uncomfortably under Adam’s piercing gaze but shamelessly replied, “Yes, Mr. Alvarez. After all, I’m Celine’s adoptive father. It’s only right for you to give me some money as a show of respect, right?
Adar leaned back in the chair, “Sure. How much do you want?
