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

What if they really got divorced before she went abroad ? Everything could change . 3150 Finished Sending Mia and Rufus to jail had felt satisfying , but she knew the Langfords and Joneses would eventually want revenge . They were quiet now only because they feared Curtis . But this kind of borrowed power wouldn't last forever . Buzz . Her phone vibrated again . Adriana thought it was another call from the Lincoln family , but this time it was Curtis himself . " Did you get to the hotel ? " Curtis asked . " Yeah , " Adriana answered softly . " I bought you some things .

Open the door and grab them , " Curtis said gently . Her ears turned red . Every time he spoke like that , her heart raced . " You bought something ? " She blinked in surprise , and just as she stood up , the doorbell rang . She hurried over to open it . A hotel staff member stood there holding a heavy grocery bag . Adriana thanked them , carried it to the bed , and peeked inside . It was full of herbal drinks , several kinds of pads and sleep pants , and a stack of heat packs . She stared at the items for a moment , then burst into laughter . " Well ...

" Curtis sounded awkward over the phone . " It's my first time buying that kind of stuff . I didn't really know what to get . " " Curtis , thank you , " Adriana said softly , warmth spreading through her chest . So this was what it felt like to be cared for . Her heart clenched with an ache she didn't quite understand . Curtis was just a good man . Whoever stood in her place as his wife would probably receive the same care , " The soonest I can get back is next Wednesday ," he said . Four more days . " There's no need to rush ," she replied .

" I can handle things here ." Even if Harold showed up , this was a hotel . If she refused to go , he couldn't force her . " Call me if anything happens ." " Okay . " Adriana felt that warmth again . 1/3 Chapter 124 Borrowed Power It felt good - having someone to rely on . 330 Finished Curtis went quiet for a while , not hanging up . It was like he had things to say but kept swallowing them back . Finally , he half - joked , " Miss me yet ? " Adriana froze , fingers tightening around the phone . Did she miss him ? She did . More than she wanted to admit .

" I'm working on handing over the domestic business ," he said softly . " Next year , I plan to shift some focus overseas - maybe spend more time in Pastalia with you . " Her eyes went wide , heart pounding . He always said things that made her misunderstand . " So next year we still won't get divorced ? " she asked nervously , her throat tight . She always ended up like this - awkward , uncertain . When she'd been with Matthew , he'd given her the same false hopes , making her believe he actually loved her .

" The Lincolns don't allow children born out of wedlock , " Curtis said after a long pause . " If a child is born within the marriage , no matter what happens , the couple can't divorce for three years ." Adriana blinked in confusion . Why did this family's rules keep changing ? No one had mentioned that before they got married . " You really want a divorce that bad ? " Curtis finally asked , his voice dropping low . Adriana didn't understand what she'd done wrong . Why was he suddenly cold again ? " No ... " Wasn't he the one who had wanted out ?

Just like Bonnie had said , men with money always liked to play the blame game . When they got tired , they never ended things outright - they just pulled away , kept their distance , and waited for the doll to lose patience and end it herself . Adriana told herself she would be the perfect doll . When Curtis eventually grew tired of her and started pulling away , she'd be the first to ask for a divorce . She'd never let herself become someone he found annoying . " Curtis , " she said softly , changing the subject , "you must be exhausted . Are you eating properly ?

" She slipped back into her gentle tone . " If you're tired , try to rest . " She was clearly trying to end the call . Curtis let out a low hum and hung up without another word . 2/3 20:16 Mon , Jan 5 G Chapter 124 Borrowed Power Adriana sighed helplessly . Why was he mad again ? 350 Finished At the Moonlit Pavilion . Now that Harold was in Haldoria , the Langfords had to host him . Raymond personally arranged the dinner . Harold hadn't wanted to attend , but the Langfords ' insistence finally wore him down . Matthew personally drove to pick him up - and Nicole came along .

She knew that flattering Harold was the only way to secure her engagement to Curtis . Once Adriana was out of the picture , she could finally marry into the Lincoln family . She was living a lie , but if she married into the Lincolns and gave them a child or two , even if her secret came out later , she would still be their daughter - in - law - the CEO's wife of Lincoln Group . Her children would still inherit everything . 108 2/2 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.