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

Chapter 132 No Hard Feelings Adriana looked innocent ; she wasn't upset at all . " Did my grandpa come by and tick you off ? " Curtis asked again , watching her carefully . 7 Finished Adriana shook her head . " It's fine . I get why he doesn't like me . After all , with your status , there must be many girls eager to get close to you . " Curtis didn't say anything . Instead , he pulled her down next to him on the couch and wrapped his arms around her , settling her on his lap . Adriana felt her ears turn a little red . Wasn't this a bit too intimate ?

But if her sugar daddy wanted to hold her , then so be it . " My family has been through a lot in the past . Grandpa ... hates women who approach the family with ulterior motives . While there are reasons for that , it doesn't justify him blindly believing gossip , " Curtis said . He knew his grandfather had gone too far with Adriana . " Don't worry - I'll handle him . " Adriana shook her head . " But he's your grandfather , and it would put you in a difficult position ." She understood that having Curtis argue with his grandfather repeatedly would be tough for him .

" We'll go back for the follow - up next week . If they confirm I'm really pregnant , it'll make things easier when you talk to him . " Adriana said , hoping the results won't let her down . Curtis rested his hand gently over her belly . " I've been working pretty hard here . Our baby better pull its weight too , right ? " Adriana couldn't help but laugh . " Yeah , let's hope so ." At Silverwave Hotel . Irene returned to her room , kicking her high heels aside and jumping onto the bed . " I'm exhausted ! " A man stepped out of the bathroom , hair still damp from a shower .

The buzz cut made him look extra tough . " Gary , come over and give my legs a massage , " Irene said without hesitation , rolling over to let 1/3 10:18 Tue , Jan 6 Chapter 132 No Hard Feelings him knead her legs . 87 Finished Gary felt helpless . They'd been seeing each other so long they might as well have been married . But Irene insisted on keeping things under wraps . She said it made the relationship " more exciting . " " Your nephew's wife is pregnant . Your sister's family finally gets another generation , " Irene said , sounding exhausted . Gary's expression tightened for a second .

He just frowned and stayed quiet . People always joked that nephews end up looking like their uncles - and honestly , Gary really did share some of Curtis's features . Seeing Gary silent , Irene glanced at him . " How long are you going to hold a grudge against him ? You can't blame him entirely for what happened to your sister ; he was just a kid back then . You can't pin your sister's death on him ; he didn't want to lose his mother either . " Gary remained silent , continuing to massage Irene's legs , pressing a bit too hard . " Hey ! " Irene yelped and kicked him lightly .

" Are you working out your anger on me now ? " Gary grabbed her ankle , pulled her toward him , and pinned her under him in one quick motion . After eight years in the military , the pressure he exuded made Irene swallow hard . God , he was hot . Irene had always had a weakness for a good - looking man . If Gary hadn't been this attractive , she would've moved on years ago . But here she was , still sneaking around with him . " Gary , did you do the paternity test I asked for ? " Irene lifted her hand to cup his chin .

Gary's mind flicked back to the first time they met ; a friend had invited him to a bar . He graduated from military school and went straight into the service , so it was rare for him to get some time off ... Meeting Irene , who boldly flirted with him , felt like stepping out of the beginner zone and running into a top - tier seductress . She never stuck around for anyone . She'd flirt , have her fun , and move on . But somehow , he'd been hooked ever since - and she still refused to make things official . " Maybe we should have a kid too , " Gary's voice was hoarse .

Irene was child - free by choice . She worked in showbiz , and now that she was pushing forty , getting pregnant would put her in the high - risk category anyway . 2/3 10:18 Tue , Jan 6 Chapter 132 No Hard Feelings : 87 Finished She wasn't about to risk her health for that . " Do you think I'm a girl in my early twenties ? If you want a kid , go find a younger girl , " Irene said , kicking Gary again . Gary fell silent for a moment before kissing Irene , holding her chin . Irene picked up on his mood right away .

" Let me guess - your dad's on your case about getting married and having a kid ? " Gary wasn't exactly young anymore - even if he was three years younger than Irene , he was still 35 . After his sister's death , Samuel Harrison had no other heirs , leaving Gary as the sole descendant ... Just like the Lincolns , where Curtis was also the only heir . So , both families were really focused on having grandkids . Adriana being pregnant with Curtis's child meant she held a vital connection to the Lincolns ' legacy .

" It's getting serious , " Gary said , his hands still moving as he tugged at Irene's clothes . " I can't give you a baby , " Irene said firmly . A woman has to live for herself . Once she had a child , she wouldn't be herself anymore . She liked her life exactly as it was - simple and carefree . Gary was into her , so she'd stay a while longer . And the moment he wasn't ? She'd just walk away . No mess , no strings , no hard feelings . 118 ( AdminJ