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

Ms. Escape : Marrying to Run , Fighting to Rise Chapter 14 How Little My Life Means to Him 50 % Finished When Adriana got back to the apartment , Matthew was ready there , lounging on the couch , waiting . " Don't you think you've gone too far ? " he asked in a low voice , looking around . " You even moved out . Is this how you protest now ? " Adriana stepped up to him , her voice hoarse . " You're giving that study abroad spot back , right ? I told you about it six months ago . You knew how much it meant to me . You promised .

" She crouched down in front of him , staring him straigh in the eyes , her whole body tense . She'd reminded him over and over , but every single time , he brushed it off like it wasn't a big deal . Matthew hesitated . For a split second , guilt flashed across his face , but pride kept him from admitting he was wrong . " It's just a study abroad program ," he said under his breath . The truth was , he remembered now . She'd been talking about it for months . But when Natasha brought up her cousin wanting it yesterday , it completely slipped his mind .

" This matters to me , Matthew , " Adriana said , voice shaking . " I've never begged you for anything before . Please ... just help me this once ." He can call me spineless or useless . It doesn't matter anymore . I just need this one chance to change my life . " I'll take care of you if you can't go , " Matthew replied flatly . " Whatever you want , I'll give it to you ." He didn't want to go back on his promise to Natasha . He'd already made that call . Adriana stared at him , then stood up suddenly , her voice cracking . " I don't want that ! " she shouted .

" I don't want your pity or your gifts . I'm not some pet you keep around to throw scraps at when you feel guilty ! " Her chest rose and fell as she backed away . " I want this opportunity . " She'd rather struggle and claw her way forward than live caged and silent for the rest of her life . But she was just an orphan , born with nothing . She could easily lose everything she'd fought so hard to earn . That was why she needed this chance . Why she needed him . " I earned it . I worked for it . My grades put me at the top How could you just hand it over like it was nothing ?

" Her voice broke with the weight of it all . She couldn't go to Curtis because he told her not to go abroad yet . But all she wanted was this one year . Just this shot at learning from Devan Harrett . So Matthew was her only option . And somehow , he'd become the very person to destroy that hope . He took everything from her . That was why she was angry at him . 1/4 11:49 Fri , Jan 2 DO Chapter 14 How Little My Life Means to Him " Why would you do this to me , Matthew ... " she whispered . We were together for four years. Doesn't that mean anything to him ?

50 % Finished Adriana had already been dealing with depression , and he blow hit her hard . Her whole body felt numb , her fingers digging into her palms so tightly that blood started to drip . " Adriana , stop , " Matthew said quickly , his voice rising with panic . He pulled her into a hug , trying to calm her down . " I'll talk to Natasha , alright ? I'll tell her cousin to give the spot back . Just breathe . Deep breaths ... " Back when Adriana got out of the hospital , she'd needed six months of therapy . The therapist had warned Matthew again and again not to trigger her .

At first , he was careful and patient . But over time , Adriana had been so quiet , so obedient , that he forgot about her trauma and the invisible scars she carried . Adriana clung to his shirt like she was sinking , crying so hard she could barely catch her breath . " I'll get it for you , " Matthew said again , trying to soothe her . Her sobs slowly quieted , though her face stayed pale . She let out a dry , bitter laugh . He's going to get it for me ? That spot was mine from the start . He took it from me and gave it away to Natasha's cousin .

And now he wants credit for trying to give it back ? " Matthew ... this isn't just a random thing to me , " Adriana said , her voice low but steady . " It means everything . " This chance meant everything to her . And Matthew knew it . He knew Adriana wouldn't survive getting crushed again . She'd already struggled with self - harm and suicidal thoughts four years ago . If something like this pushed her over the edge now , it could break her . He knew all of that . He'd always known . But he didn't care .

Just like that one time not that long ago when he dragged her into that room with Rufus and Mia , fully aware they were there , all just to keep Natasha happy . Like her life didn't matter at all . " Get some rest , " Matthew said softly , while his thoughts were already elsewhere . That exchange spot was almost locked in , so he needed to talk to Natasha . Adriana leaned on the wall , completely drained . All she could do now was wait . Wait for Matthew to make his decision . 2/4 11:49 Fri , Jan 2 Chapter 14 How Little My Life Means to Him Matthew drove over to the Joneses ' place .

50 % Finished He parked outside the villa but didn't get out right away I promised Natasha I'd help Cheryl get into that program . Earlier today , I already told her the spot was hers . If I back out now ... Natasha will definitely start suspecting something between me and Adriana . Leaning back in his seat , he rubbed his forehead . One sile was Adriana . The other was Natasha . And he was stuck in the middle . Adriana is easier to deal with . She usually doesn't put up a fight . Maybe I can give her something else instead .

Maybe buy her something or give her more attention to make up for it . But the way she broke down today made me uneasy . After a long pause , he finally dialed Natasha . " Hey ... you still up ? " Inside the house , Natasha stood near the window , quietly watching his car outside . She frowned , then softened her tone , acting half - asleep . " Mm ... barely . I'm super tired . " " Natasha- " Matthew started . But she didn't let him finish . She cut him off on purpose . " Matthew ... I'm feeling kinda scared . I just had a bad dream . I saw William hitting me again ...

You know , during those four years I was in Moweland , I thought about you every single day ... " Matthew , you know I only married William because I had to . We were too young back then . You didn't have the power to protect me yet , and I had no choice but to do what my family wanted . That wasn't the life I wanted . " She started crying . She was good at this . She always knew how to twist the story . She made it sound like Matthew let her down . Like he didn't do enough back then . At the time , he'd just taken over Langford Group and didn't have much control .

She painted herself as the one who got hurt , saying that William Pena had abused her , that her family forced her into it , and that she'd suffered for years . Matthew's grip tightened around the phone . His voice came out low . " I'm sorry ... He blamed himself for not being able to protect her , for letting her get trapped in that marriage , and for everything she went through while she was away . " I'm not scared anymore ," Natasha said softly through tears . " Now that I'm back , knowing you waited for it means the world ." me Matthew's chest tightened .

I can't tell her about Adriana or the program . " Anyway , what made you call so late ? " Natasha asked , snlling . " Nothing important . I just wanted to check on you . I was worried you'd have a bad dream . " His voice was 3/4 11:49 Fri , Jan 2 DOD Chapter 14 How Little My Life Means to Him gentle . " Thanks ... " she replied , her tone turning sweet . " Will you come to the beach with me tomorrow ? " " Sure . " 50 % Finished After the call ended , Matthew leaned forward and rubbed his face with both hands . He just couldn't say no to her .

So in the end , he decided to let Adriana take the fall , thinking he'd pay her back somehow . He'd make up for it , whatever it took . Back at the apartment , Adriana stayed up all night . She sat on the couch , staring into the dark , waiting for Matthew's call . But he didn't call . Not until ten the next morning . When the phone finally rang , she scrambled to answer . Her voice was rough and quiet . " Matthew ... " " Adriana ," he said in a calm voice . " I'm sorry ... Just let Cheryl have the spot . Tell me what you want . I'll make it up to you .

" He sounded like he was doing her a favor - like he was tossing her a reward from above . Adriana froze . Then started shaking . In the end , Matthew still decided I was the one who had to lose All just to keep Natasha smiling . Now I understand . This is how little my life means to him - not even enough to compete with a single grin from Natasha . Send Gifts 10 60 1 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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