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

" Curtis , Adriana is your wife . You have the obligation to protect her . Every other day , it's either a miscarriage scare or someone drugs her - are you planning on letting her live like this forever ? " Joe said , irritation slipping into his tone . He knew none of this was Curtis's fault . But knowing how chaotic the Lincolns were , Curtis should've been even more vigilant . " I can protect myself ...

" Adriana quickly cut in . She didn't want Curtis to feel burdened because of her . " Explain the poisoning ." Curtis's voice dropped several degrees , the air around him turning heavy as he stared straight at Eva . Eva lowered her head in panic . She knew Curtis was truly angry . After all these years working for him , she had rarely seen him furious like this . " It was Mr. Harold ... " Eva finally broke down and admitted everything . Telling Curtis the old man's plan meant she had burned every bridge left at the Lincoln Estate . Curtis didn't ask further .

The moment he heard Harold's name , he already knew the truth . " Officer Richardson , thank you for coming , " Curtis said calmly , turning to Joe . " I'll incidents were my negligence . " Curtis looked tired - deeply tired . rect Anna . These two He had guarded against the Bartons . Against Danielle and Nicole . Against Matthew and Natasha . But never once did he imagine that the wolf he needed to guard against Joe nodded . Internal family rot was was one of his own . ething only Curtis could clean up . " Thank you , Joe . " Adriana walked Joe out .

Joe hesitated , then spoke again , " Being around Curtis ... Things like this will be inevitable . His net worth is in the tens of billions - it's not pocket change ." Adriana nodded quietly . Joe took a breath and continued , " You did right today , not cornering the housekeeper . For people who still have some conscience left , don't force them into desperation . A trapped animal bites the hardest . Give her a way out - she'll never dare touch you again . " Adriana nodded once more . " Protect yourself . And ... think carefully , Anna .

Ask yourself if you have the strength to stay in the Lincolns , 10:24 Mon , Jan 12 @ 0 . If you can't fight them , leave early . Don't end up losing your life for it . " He'd seen too many tragedies to ignore the warning . Adriana clenched her fingers . Her voice was barely a whisper . " I ... want to stay with him ." The moment she learned Harold had been plotting against Curtis , a sharp pain had stung her chest . She didn't want Curtis fighting alone anymore . " Then , get stronger .

And stop being a saint ." Joe tapped her shoulder meaningfully and left . Adriana watched him go . Even Joe said she couldn't afford to be a " kind person ." But it didn't mean hurting others - it meant she couldn't be naïve , couldn't be a doormat . She took a breath and went back to the living room . Eva was still crying . Curtis sat on the sofa , waiting for her . " Mr. Lincoln ... I know you won't keep me . I can't go back to the Lincoln Estate either . My son's schooling depends on Mr. Harold . I ... I had no choice ... " Eva's voice shook with guilt and fear .

" Eva , your son's tuition will continue to be covered by the Lincolns . Curtis will also give you a retirement stipend . You can go home and rest . You don't need to be afraid , " Adriana told her with a small smile . Not cornering people at the bottom - that was something Adriana had to learn now . Because even if Eva only served a few years in prison ... the harm she had done to Adriana's body was irreversible . Cornering someone like her might lead to far worse consequences . Eva's eyes turned red with gratitude . " Adriana , thank you . " Adriana looked at Curtis .

" Curtis , is this arrangement okay ? " Curtis met her gaze and nodded . " You run the house ." Eva bowed deeply before going to pack her things. When she left , she glanced at Adriana with teary eyes . " Adriana , take care of yourself . And take care of Mr. Lincoln . You can tell - he cares about you , he loves you very much . No matter what happens , don't leave him . Mr. Lincoln ... can't handle being abandoned ." Adriana nodded , her heart tightening painfully . She wasn't just giving Eva a way out - she was making it easier on Curtis's conscience . Eva had practically raised him .

She wasn't just a housekeeper - she had filled the role of a mother . Eva leaving the house was heavy enough . Knowing she'd been punished without being destroyed ... was 2/3 10:24 Mon , Jan 12 After Eva left , Adriana walked over and sat beside Curtis . She wrapped her arms around him . " Why did you come back so late ? " Curtis leaned back on the sofa and pulled her into his chest . " You said you missed me ." She melted into him , her voice barely above a whisper . " Yeah .

I missed you ." " Tomorrow , do you really want to go back to Harborton with me ? " Curtis murmured , kissing the top of her head . He was afraid she'd be mistreated if she went . 274 AdminJ