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

Chapter 117 Adriana's Restless Heart 350 Finished Adriana tried to get into the back seat , but the door wouldn't budge . She leaned forward and glanced at Curtis . " Curtis , the door won't open . " " Sit up front , " he said quietly , looking at her . Adriana nodded and obediently climbed into the passenger seat . " Want to grab some of those dumplings near your school ? " Curtis asked casually . Her eyes lit up , and she nodded , then blinked in surprise . " Wait , how did you know I haven't eaten yet ? " Curtis sighed .

The fact that she'd run out this late already told him everything - she'd probably fought with Matthew and skipped dinner . " You had a fight with Matthew ? " he asked , giving her a glance . " No. " Adriana's mood dropped , her voice soft . " How did that girl you're sponsoring do on her exams ? " Adriana froze for a second and didn't reply . He looked at her again but didn't press . " She did well . She got top 20 in the whole state , " she finally said after a pause , nervously twisting her fingers . " It's not me sponsoring her . It's Matthew , " she added softly .

Curtis didn't say anything more . He already understood . The rest of the drive was quiet . Adriana stared out the window , her mind somewhere else . When they arrived , Curtis parked , got out , and reached for her hand without a word . She glanced at him but couldn't help thinking about that photo and video Matthew had shown her . He must have really been obsessed with Cynthia to go that far - scheming , paying her to be his decoy - just to marry another woman . " Want some yogurt ? " Curtis asked as they passed a small stand . Adriana snapped out of it and nodded quickly . " My treat !

" Curtis didn't respond . After she ordered two fruit yogurts , he quietly paid himself . " Hey , I said I'd pay , " Adriana said , embarrassed . She could at least afford yogurt . " Then let me buy the dumplings , " she added , still trying to make it fair . 1/3 20:15 Mon , Jan Chapter 117 Adriana's Restless Heart Curtis nodded . While they ate , Adriana was distracted . Her phone kept ringing , but she didn't answer . It was Liana . Finished Over the years , Liana had rarely contacted her - no messages on holidays , no small talk . Adriana had always assumed she was just busy with school .

But Liana messaged Matthew for every holiday . Even when it wasn't one , she'd send things like , " There's a flu going around . Wear a mask , " or " It's been hot lately . Stay cool . " She only ever called Adriana when she couldn't reach Matthew . Now , the phone kept buzzing . Adriana ignored it at first , but Liana was relentless . Afraid Curtis might get the wrong idea , Adriana finally answered . " Hello ? " " Adriana , are you mad at me ? " Liana's voice trembled with worry , almost breaking into a sob . " I'm sorry . Is it because I'm too close to Matthew ?

But you're not even his girlfriend , right ? " she asked , her tone defensive and probing . Adriana took a steadying breath . " You're overthinking it . I'm busy . Gotta go . " " Adriana , I now you like Matthew . On my 18th birthday , he told me you two weren't dating , that you liked him , but he only kept you around because he felt sorry for you . He paid for your college , didn't he ? We're the same . You're one of the students he sponsors , and so am I. " Adriana froze . So in Liana's eyes , they were equals just two girls Matthew helped out .

" You're right , " Adriana said quietly , too tired to explain anything more . Liana had no idea how many humiliating compromises Adriana had made back then just to get Matthew to fund her education . " So , Adriana , what we should focus on is how to be more useful to Matthew , " Liana said confidently , her words laced with challenge . She was implying she could become more valuable than Adriana . " Good grades don't mean everything ." So what if Adriana had better grades ? Liana didn't think she was any worse . " Good luck , " Adriana said after a long pause .

" I don't need to be useful to anyone . I just need to live with myself . And by the way , I'm married . " There was stunned silence on the line . " You're married ? " , " Yeah . " " What's your husband like ? Bet he's not as good as Matthew , right ? You gave up because you couldn't have him ? Adriana , that's such a loser move ." Liana laughed , clearly mocking her . " I'm busy . Study hard ," Adriana said calmly and hung up .

MON 5 O 2/3 W O X350 Chapter 117 Adriana's Restless Heart Finished Curtis broke apart the disposable cutlery , rubbed the rough edges smooth to make sure they wouldn't prick her hand , then handed it to Adriana . Adriana set her phone aside and smiled faintly . " Thanks . " Curtis didn't respond . No matter what he did , there was always a quiet distance between them - and he hated it . 20:15 Mon , Jan 5 € 19 108 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.

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