Chapter 77
As a little girl, Celine had to take over the chores of Larry’s late wife. Each day, she washed clothes, cooked meals, and bore the brunt of his bearings.
Larry would yank her hair, kick her, and whipher with a belt. Those days were almost unbearable.
As Celine grew older, her beauty because strikingly evident in the countryside. But with her beauty came an even greater nightmare.
Larry’s lecherous gaze turned predatory. He would force her onto his lap, pressing his alcohol laden, sweat–drenched face against hers.
Bathing at night, she’d lock the door with trembling hands. But when she glanced back, she would only find his leering eyes peering through the crack, a sick grin spread across
his face
Those memories haunted her childhood like a recurring nightmare.
One day, Larry brought two of his drinking buddies home. They teased him, saying, “Tarry, why don’t you find yourself a new wife?”
Larry chuckled darkly. “My new wife’s already at home, just need a little more time to grow up.”
His friends immediately caught on, grinning knowingly, “Damn, backy you. We’d kill for that kind of luck.”
Terrified, Celine fled the house. Her hands trembled as she dialed Lucy’s number from a village payphone.
When the call connected, tears streamed down her face like broken beads. She sobbed and said, “Mom.. Mom, please save me…
But the voice that answered was Carly’s, haughty and gleeful. “Who are you? This is my mom’s phone, not yours. My mom only has one daughter, and that’s me”
Celine troze
Moments later, Lucy’s soft, doting voice came through.
“Carly, my sweet little princess, it’s your birthday today! Come see the pearl crown I got for you. Your classmates are here and asking for you. Don’t forget to perform that dance for them later, okay?
Carly nodded with joy. “Thanks, Mom!”
His lace twisted with rage. “You little bitch! How dare you run away! You’re mine, got it?”
Breathing heavily, he pinned her down and snapped, “Let’s see if you dare run away again!”
She shook violently, her teeth chattering with terror. Desperately, she reached for a sharp stick she’d kept for protection and drove it into Larry’s eye with all her strength. Larry collapsed, blood pouring from his face. One of his eyes was ruined forever.
Celine personally handed him over to the authorities, and Larry was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Celine closed her eyes, pulling herself free from the suffocating darkness of her past. They said an unhappy childhood took a lifetime to heal.
Over the years, she had worked tirelessly to drag her younger self out of that painful, helpless past.
She was going to save herself.
The evening breeze was cool and refreshing
Around her, couples and friends laughed and strolled down the lively streets. Feeling a sudden chill, Celine crossed her arms and held herself tight. She was all alone.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam)
Why is this writer like this! Seems it’s going to be a never ending story!!! Rebecca or Melody, why is she here again!!! Don’t these female characters move on!!! Goshhhhh...
A man with a team of invisible bodyguards that only appear on orders and disappear in time of troubles. Hmm😆🤏...
When will Hailey show that she is Adam's cousin and be ruthless? Joanne needs to be put in her place and realize Jonah does not want her. Ewan is just as bad as she is. Hailey needs to get help from Celine or Adam if she doesn't want Jonah to find out what's happening....
If the focus has to go on other characters in the book, at least make it more interesting! They were separated for three years, and still having love rivals! Especially one from the past!!! Why can’t Ewan and Joanne move in together and move on!!...
Imagine the long read if they decide to switch back to Adam and Celine. Not reading this with the same enthusiasm from the beginning....
How does anyone in their senses meet up with someone who almost hurt them and their unborn child. This author is dumb and needs to wrap this crap up. All of a sudden Hailey and kala are playing Celine and Carly's role as another character. Nonsense....
Is this still story for Celine and Adam?...
And yet again, they get away with evil!!!...
That’s gruesome to have 2 months pregnancy forcibly terminated by other characters . What kind of hospital doctors is that ?...
So until when would Hailey keep her pregnancy from Jonah...