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

Chapter 120 The Test That Broke the Lie Adriana finally enjoyed a few quiet days . Finished " Why isn't my period here yet ... " she muttered after breakfast , clutching her lower abdomen as a sharp pain hit her . She rushed into the bathroom . If she wasn't pregnant , it should have come already . After using the toilet , she saw a faint streak of blood on the tissue . She exhaled , relieved for a moment - but then her heart sank like a stone . So she really wasn't pregnant . She put on a pad and got ready to go out . She'd promised Belinda they'd go shopping . " Adriana .

" Eva's face looked uneasy as she came down the stairs , her eyes darting nervously . " Where are you going ? " " I'm heading out with Belinda ," Adriana said honestly . Eva hesitated for a long moment before speaking . " Mr. Lincoln's gone on a business trip to Hillcrest City . He'll be away for at least two weeks . Be careful . Don't wander around too much . " " I know , Eva . " Adriana nodded . " Mr. Harold came to Haldoria . He didn't tell anyone . " Eva finally blurted it out . He'd come while Curtis was away .

He wanted to confirm whether Adriana was truly carrying the Lincoln family's child . Adriana's chest tightened . Harold came himself ? " It was Danielle , " Eva said , angry . " She went running to Mr. Harold , saying you're not pregnant . " Adriana's hands clenched . Harold clearly wanted the truth . If he found out she wasn't pregnant , he'd definitely force her to leave . If he insisted on divorce , how lo could she or Curtis hold out ? She took a slow breath and looked down . " I understand . " Eva frowned , worried . " Adriana , tell me the truth . Are you pregnant or not ?

" Deep down , Eva really hoped she was . That old belief that a woman's worth rose with her child was still strong in her mind . She thought as long as Adriana carried Curtis's baby , her place in the family would be secure . 1/3 20:15 Mon , Jan 5 Chapter 120 The Test That Broke the Lie Adriana shook her head . She couldn't lie . She wasn't pregnant . Eva sighed . " Oh dear ... " If her body wouldn't cooperate , there was nothing anyone could do . Adriana lowered her head and turned to leave . 50 Finished Cynthia had recovered and would soon return to the public eye .

Belinda would surely take her mother's side , probably hoping Adriana would step away . And Curtis , he'd likely use that as a reason to cancel the arranged marriage with the Bartons . " Ms. Xander , Mr. Harold would like to see you . " Adriana had left a little too late - Harold was already in Haldoria . He sat in the car , watching her with a cold , detached gaze . Adriana's breath caught . She looked at him helplessly . " What's wrong ? Afraid to get in ? " he asked coldly . Of course she wouldn't dare . She's a liar - she was never pregnant .

" She tricked you and Curtis , " Nicole said , sitting close beside Harold and holding his arm affectionately as she looked at Adriana with open provocation . Adriana stood there nervously , unsure if she should call Curtis . " Don't bother trying to reach him , " Harold said sternly . " He's gone to Hillcrest City and won't be back anytime soon . Get in the car . " Years in business had made his presence commanding , the kind that made people instinctively obey . Adriana nodded and got into the passenger seat . She knew they were taking her to the hospital for a blood test .

Three days ago , the pregnancy test was still blank . Now , she was spotting - there was no way she could fake it anymore . Their lie was about to unravel . Seeing her get into the car , Eva rushed outside in panic . She slapped her thigh , thinking hard , then decided to call Curtis even if it cost her job . " Mr. Lincoln ," she said breathlessly , " Mr. Harold showed up in Haldoria while you're away . He took Adriana with him , and Nicole's there too ! " Eva remembered how Adriana had once stood up for her , even slapping Nicole on her behalf . She couldn't just stand by now .

" I understand . I'll send someone ," Curtis said in a low , steady voice before hanging up . 2/3 20:15 Mon , Jan 5 G Chapter 120 The Test That Broke the Lie 3050 Finished Harold really couldn't hold back anymore . Clearly , the Bartons had been working him from behind the scenes . At Haldoria Hospital . Nicole smirked at Adriana , who still refused to get out of the car . " Still pretending ? Your little dream of being Mrs. Lincoln is about to crumble . I can't wait to see how you survive once everyone knows the truth . " Adriana's face turned pale , her lips bitten raw .

Was this really how it would end - her lies exposed , forced to leave Curtis ? " Get out , " Harold barked , refusing the wheelchair his aide offered and standing firm on his own . Adriana had no choice but to step out . " Grandpa , why are you doing this ? He's your grandson . Don't you just want him to be happy ? Why do you have to control who he marries ? " 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.

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