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

、 . 50 % Finished Adriana made the right call turning down the engagement and choosing to go overseas instead . Her talent in architecture was too obvious to ignore . Curtis pulled off his tie and sank onto the couch . " Check which university Adriana's applying to , and get me her advisor's details . " His assistant gave a small nod , then paused before speaking . " Mr. Lincoln , are you planning to step in for her ? The woman who took her placement is related to the Joneses . Matthew's backing her ." Curtis's expression tightened , a dark look crossing his face .

So , Matthew gave away Adriana's placement for Natasha . " Got it . Just do what I said ," Curtis replied , clearly not caring who he was crossing - not even if it was Matthew . In her motel room , Adriana sat up in bed , scrolling through the trending page . Her whole class had turned on her . They were praising Cheryl like she was a saint - saying she was way better , smarter , and had a better attitude . Some even posted a photo of Adriana getting into Matthew's car , accusing her of sleeping around for favors . Adriana bit down on her fingers until it hurt , then tossed the phone aside .

She shook as she wrapped her arms around herself . So , this is Matthew's first move . He's using the internet to destroy me . The things people said online were like sharp blades . You couldn't see the wounds , but they cut deep . He knew she wasn't in the best shape , and he still went this far . That said enough about how badly he wanted her out of the way for Natasha's sake . Right then , her phone buzzed . It was Lydia from the orphanage . " Lydia ... " Adriana picked up , her heart racing . A call this late couldn't be good .

" Adriana , some inspectors came today ," Lydia said , clearly upset . " They said our fire systems aren't up to code and the building's too old . We either need to move or rebuild . But we can barely afford the kids ' meds and food . We don't have the money for something like that ." Her voice cracked . " They said they know you . They told me to call you and said you'd understand . " different places . A lot of them had disabilities or If the orphanage shut down , the kids would be sent off trouble fitting in . They'd probably get picked on in a new place .

Adriana's hands curled into fists . Her eyes burned . Matthew ... He doesn't care what he destroys . He knows all my soft spots and is targeting every single one . 1/3 11:50 Fri , Jan 2 DOD Chapter 17 Been Forever Since He Touched Adriana " Don't worry , Lydia . I'll take care of it , " Adriana said , her voice rough . 50 % Finished Once she calmed Lydia down and hung up , she immediately dialed Matthew . If he has a problem with me , fine . But why drag the orphanage into it ? " Hello ? " someone answered , but it wasn't Matthew - it was Natasha . " Anna ? " Adriana froze .

She didn't reply . " We should meet tomorrow , " Natasha said smoothly . " You give Cheryl the placement , and you can ask for whatever you want . " " I'm not doing that , " Adriana answered , voice scratchy . " I'm not meeting you either . " Natasha laughed softly . " Matthew contacted the authorities . You really want to watch the place you grew up in get torn down ? " Adriana inhaled sharply and shut her eyes . A few hot tears slipped down her hand . Of course , it was him . " Tomorrow , 2:00 p.m. at Nera Club lobby .

Be there , " Natasha said in her sweet voice , but every word felt like a threat . The Langfords ' residence . Matthew stepped out of the bathroom , drying himself off . Natasha was sitting on the edge of the bed with his phone beside her . He walked over and gently touched her cheek . " Don't stress . Adriana's just acting out . She'll give in eventually . " Natasha stood up and looked at him . " When you proposed , I didn't say yes ... not because I don't care about you but because my head's all over the place . " Matthew gave her a quiet nod .

She leaned into him , wrapping her arms around his waist . " Matthew , stay with me tonight ." She looked up at him , wanting to kiss him . He leaned in , ready to respond , when Adriana's face flashed through his mind . He remembered how she used to reach out to kiss him . He had always turned away . That thought hit hard . Without thinking , he pushed Nasha back . She landed on the bed , stunned . Her pride stung , and her eyes filled with tears . Matthew immediately panicked . " Sorry , Natasha . I didn mean it like that . It's just ... You're not my wife yet .

I don't want to rush things ." Natasha got to her feet . She turned away , her eyes red . Just go to sleep ." She walked out of the room . 2/3 11:50 Fri , Jan 2 DD . Chapter 17 Been Forever Since He Touched Adriana Left alone , Matthew kicked the trash bin in frustration and smacked a hand to his forehead . What the hell is wrong with me ? Why am I thinking about Adriana at a time like this ? 3 ས ༣ 50 % - Finished It had been forever since he touched Adriana . And every time he had , it left him feeling hot , restless , and even more irritated than before .

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