Ms. Escape: Marrying to Run, Fighting to Rise Novel

Chapter 116 The Quiet Before the Storm 4:50 Finished Adriana glanced at Matthew . Liana had feelings for him . " But let me tell you something - he's never going to marry women like us , women with no family background . So your enemy isn't me . " Liana glared at her , furious , like she'd just had her secret torn open . Adriana turned to leave but paused . She looked back and smiled . " Oh , right , I forgot to answer your question . I got into the Architecture Department at Haldoria Institute of Technology with the top score in my county and seventh in the entire state .

" Then she walked away without another word . What was Liana even bragging about ? Her grades ? She'd understand after a few years in college that in elite schools , good grades were the least impressive thing of all . In fact , having great grades but no family background would only make her a target for everyone . Liana clenched her fists , unwilling to accept it . Adriana was actually that much smarter than her . " Matthew , is Adriana mad at me ? " she asked tearfully , looking up at Matthew . Matthew hurried to chase after Adriana . " We'll celebrate another day .

Take this card - buy whatever you like . " He handed her a card and rushed out . Adriana was afraid he'd catch up , so the moment she stepped outside , she hid in the flower bushes . When she saw him run off in the opposite direction , she slipped away through another street . It was getting dark , and the streetlights were already on . Adriana wandered aimlessly , glancing at her phone every so often . What was she waiting for ? A reply from Curtis ? Her phone kept buzzing , but every notification was from Matthew . She opened the app , blocked him again , and suddenly the world went quiet .

Adults had to learn to cut ties . Some people and relationships were just meant to end cleanly . A message popped up . " Adriana , I just arrived in Harborton . I'll be flying to Haldoria at the end of the month and have three days off . Wanna hang ? " It was from Yolanda , followed by a cute sticker . Adriana smiled . She really did prefer straightforward people . 1/3 20:14 Mon , Jan 5 G ' Chapter 116 The Quiet Before the Storm Yolanda had her motives , but at least she never hid them . 050 Finished Adriana had never hated Liana for liking Matthew - it was her right.

But being ungrateful , forgetting where she came from - that showed bad character . " Sure , let's meet up at the end of the month , " Adriana replied . Then , suddenly , she gagged . Maybe it was from all the anger earlier , but her chest felt tight . She sat down on a bench , pressing a hand to her chest as her heartbeat quickened . She opened her period tracker app - it said her period was supposed to start today . It was always right on time , but this time , nothing . A few days ' delay was normal , yet Adriana still walked into a nearby pharmacy and bought a pregnancy test .

What if she really was pregnant ? Her emotions tangled up . She didn't even know whether she wanted it to be true or not . If she really was pregnant - and they divorced later - what if the Lincolns wouldn't let her see her child ? Was she really going to use a baby to secure her future ? She left the pharmacy and kept walking . The night in Haldoria was beautiful - bright neon , crowds rushing by , everyone chasing their own life . When she grew tired , she sat by the roadside , watching people hurry home . Her chest felt empty . Everyone had a home . Everyone was hurrying back to theirs .

Home was the place where people could rest and recharge after a long day . But she had nowhere to return to . No home at all . She used to think that owning a house meant having a home . Now she realized that cold , empty apartment could never be called one . Around seven , her phone buzzed . Curtis was calling . She picked up quickly . " Hey , Curtis ." " Where are you ? " His voice was calm but tight , like he was forcing himself not to panic . " I'm sitting by the road on Northbank Street ," she said honestly . " Sorry . My phone wasn't with me earlier . I missed your messages .

" He took a breath . " I'm coming to pick you up ." 2/3 20:15 Mon , Jan 5 Gj Chapter 116 The Quiet Before the Storm He didn't ask if she'd gone to see Matthew . That silence made her chest ache . He didn't care enough to question her . When she picked up the call , a small part of her had actually hoped Curtis would question her . Married people weren't supposed to casually meet their exes . But he didn't say a word about it . 23030 Finished She slipped the pregnancy test into her bag . She didn't plan to tell him yet . She'd test it quietly at home first and only tell him once she was sure .

A few minutes later , Curtis's car pulled up beside the road . He rolled down the window and honked lightly . Adriana stood up in surprise and ran toward him . He'd come himself . " Where's Mr. Heath ? " " Sent him home , " Curtis said flatly . Kenneth had been getting on his nerves . 108 B 3/3 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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