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

Chapter 118 The Distance Between Them After finishing the dumplings , Curtis took Adriana home . Finished She wasn't in the best mood . Being mad at Matthew and Liana didn't really matter , but her mind was a mess -filled with thoughts of Curtis and Cynthia . She'd already learned how deep men's obsession with their first love could go . She'd been with Matthew for four years and knew there had always been a woman named Natasha in his heart . But she'd never really envied her . Now , though , she found herself jealous of Cynthia - actually jealous .

Maybe because she knew , deep down , Curtis was a genuinely good man . When they got home , while Curtis went upstairs to shower , Adriana quietly slipped into the downstairs bathroom and took a pregnancy test . Sitting on the toilet , she felt her heart pounding . Deep down , she actually wanted to be pregnant . She knew that thought wasn't right , but part of her couldn't help it - having a child would mean creating a bond between her and Curtis that nothing else could replace .

Even if they got divorced someday , she'd still have a child who belonged to both of them - a child born within their marriage . Her eyes burned , and she felt ashamed for thinking that way . But she also knew she'd never been the ambitious type . If she had been , she wouldn't have let Rufus and Mia bully her back then just because she was scared of dragging the orphanage into trouble . If she'd had any courage , she wouldn't have spent four silent years trailing after Matthew .

And if she had more courage , she wouldn't be holding on to wishful thinking now - pretending not to see that Curtis still loved another woman . Minutes passed . The test strip showed only one line . Her chest tightened painfully . One line meant she wasn't pregnant . Feeling hollow , she wrapped the test in tissue and tossed it into the trash . No baby this time . When her period came , Eva would probably notice . And if Eva found out , she'd definitely tell Harold . Then Harold would force Curtis to divorce her again .

Adriana had thought about it - without a child , her marriage to Curtis might not last long . 1/3 20:15 Mon , Jan 5 Chapter 118 The Distance Between Them Cynthia was back on her feet , and Nicole had returned too . She wasn't pregnant either . With all these problems piling up , divorce was only a matter of time . Her vision blurred . She sniffled , unsure why she suddenly felt so hurt . Tears spilled down her cheeks . She wiped them away quickly and went upstairs . Curtis was standing by the window on the phone . He hadn't gone to shower yet .

Finished " I'll run the bath , " Adriana said , hurrying into the bathroom before he could see her red eyes . She turned on the water , hoping to hide her mood . She sat by the tub , waiting for her eyes to clear before stepping out again . But before she could calm down . Curtis walked in . He came up behind her , lifted her easily , and set her on the sink . Startled , Adriana instinctively wrapped her arms around him . " Curtis . " Her heartbeat quickened . She reached up and began helping him unbutton his shirt . Curtis tilted her chin up , studying her face . " Were you crying ?

" " No , the steam from the bath just got in my eyes . " Adriana said quickly , hugging him tighter so he couldn't look too closely . Curtis patted her back gently , as if to soothe her . She couldn't stop feeling sad for some reason . Her voice trembled as she asked softly . " Curtis , if I don't get pregnant this month , will there still be a chance next month ? " Would he even give her another chance ? Curtis froze for a second , then turned her to face him . Her eyes were red and shimmering . " If it were that easy to get pregnant , the world would be overcrowded .

We'll just try again next month . " Adriana nodded , still feeling miserable . Curtis smiled faintly . " Is that why you're upset ? " She shook her head . " Do you know why Kenneth didn't drive me today ? " Curtis asked , trying to lighten the mood . She blinked , curious , and shook her head . " You didn't notice I drove a different car tonight ? " he teased . Adriana nodded . He'd driven a Mercedes coupe instead of his usual flashy car . " Kenneth got distracted at a red light and rear - ended someone , " Curtis said , fighting a grin . The car in front 20:15 Mon , Jan 5 G.

Chapter 118 The Distance Between Them 350 Finished had a sticker that said . ' Rear - end me and you have to marry me . ' So the lady driver insisted he go to the registry office with her . " He told the story completely straight - faced . Adriana listened earnestly at first , then burst out laughing . " Wait . So what's Kenneth gonna do ? Is he really going to marry her ? " Curtis laughed too . " Not my problem . He was driving . He rear - ended her . " Adriana giggled , shaking her head . Curtis really was merciless toward Kenneth .

Seeing her laugh , he finally undressed her and carried her into the shower . Adriana clung to him tightly , afraid she might slip . 108 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. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.