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

Nicole started to panic . " Mr. Harold ." " Curtis , that's enough ! " Harold barked , his voice sharp and commanding . Finished Curtis clearly had no plans to listen . If something could be handled by calling the cops , he never bothered with words . " Grandpa , you're old enough to know better , " Curtis said coldly . " You're really getting involved in something this shady ? Who's the one acting out here , me or you ? " " Tell her to hang up right now ! " Harold snapped at Margaret , his tone threatening . Margaret looked flustered .

None of these people were ones he could afford to offend . He turned to Adriana and pleaded softly , " Adriana , hang up for now . Let's talk this through . " Adriana looked at Curtis on the screen . " I'm fine . Get back to work . I can handle this . Trust me ." Curtis frowned , wanting to protest , but before he could say anything , she ended the video call . " Grandpa , you went so far as to bring in Ms. Hensley , who raised me , just to find out if I'm pregnant . You really went all out , " Adriana said sharply .

She was done being polite - he was the one who'd forgotten how to show respect first . Even if he was Curtis's grandfather , she wasn't going to let him trample on her boundaries . " Adriana , if you really are pregnant with Curtis's baby , just get checked , " Margaret urged quietly . " It'll put Mr. Harold's mind at ease . The orphanage has already been torn down , and the new site isn't approved yet . If something happens to me ... " " Adriana , it's just a checkup , " Matthew cut in , his tone low . " No need to resist . Mr.

Harold's only thinking of Curtis and the family ." He didn't want to push her too hard , but he also wanted her to leave Curtis on her own . If she wouldn't listen , he figured she needed a little reminder . " She's just scared because she's lying ," Nicole sneered . " That's why she won't go . " Margaret looked at Adriana nervously . " Adriana . " Adriana took a deep breath and met Harold's cold gaze . " Fine . I'll go to the hospital ." Even if the test showed she wasn't pregnant , Curtis would / still have to agree before any divorce could happen .

If he wanted to end things , she'd leave . If he didn't , he'd fix this himself . " Then let's go ," Harold grunted , leaning on his cane as he walked out . Nicole smirked at Adriana before turning away , texting Danielle with glee . 1/3 20:16 Mon , Jan 5 G. Chapter 127 The Blood Test 350 Finished " We're taking Adriana for a blood test . She's definitely not pregnant . She's done for . " For Harold , confirming Adriana wasn't pregnant would be huge . A woman who got close to Curtis for money , lying the whole time - he'd never let her stay in the family .

Matthew glanced back at Adriana with a trace of pity . He wanted to say something , but she ignored him and followed Margaret out of the hotel . He sighed . He didn't care if she hated him now . One day , she'd understand . Everything he was doing was for her own good . She was still too naive and emotional , and she had no idea how deep the Lincoln family's power ran . Someone like Curtis could only bring her trouble . At Haldoria Hospital . Adriana arrived with them . Harold had the hospital director arrange VIP service and a private blood draw .

He didn't want to give her a chance to pull any tricks . " Please wait about two hours . We'll rush the results , " the hospital director said to him . Harold sat in the lounge , his face stiff . He couldn't wait to see what kind of excuse she'd come up with once the results were out . In the corner , Margaret leaned close and whispered nervously , " Adriana , just tell me the truth . Are you pregnant or not ? " Adriana shook her head . She wasn't . That was why she'd been trying to stay out of sight .

" Curtis told me his family has a rule - if the wife gets pregnant , they can't divorce for three years . So I ... " she said softly . She just wanted to hold on a little longer . Hold on to the title of Mrs. Lincoln . To that sense of safety . She was an orphan . Adjusting back home after studying abroad took time . If she could stay married for three years , it would give her a foundation to stand on . By then , even if the Langfords or the Joneses wanted revenge , it wouldn't be so easy . " I see . " Margaret sighed . " And what does Curtis think ?

" 2/3 20:16 Mon , Jan 5 Chapter 127 The Blood Test 50 Finished " Curtis wants to buy time , wants me to get pregnant soon , " Adriana admitted quietly , lowering her head . " But it hasn't happened . Nicole strutted over , smirking . " Adriana , the results will be out soon . I can't wait to see your face when they are . You probably don't know this , but Harold despises women like you - flirty and greedy for money . Once the results are out , you'll get what's coming . " Adriana clenched her fists but stayed silent .

" Adriana , maybe you should apologize to Harold now , " Margaret suggested . " I can come with you . " Adriana shook her head . Whatever happened , she would face it herself . 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.