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

Chapter 35 Obedient Like a Doll Adriana froze and nodded slightly in acknowledgment . So , people in power weren't all like Matthew - unable to tell right from wrong . B 963 Finished " Belinda ? What's wrong ? Why are you crying like that , sweetheart ? " A woman in an expensive designer outfit walked in , pulling a suitcase behind her , looking worried . " Danielle ! " Belinda cried even harder , like she'd just seen her savior . She threw herself into Danielle's arms but still shot a smug look at Adriana . Adriana's heart tightened again .

Curtis's rumored fiancée - Danielle Barton - was here . The Bartons were way more powerful than Natasha's family . " Curtis , no matter what happened , you can't scold Belinda like that . She lost her mom when she was little . She's sensitive ," Danielle said , holding Belinda protectively . Her eyes shifted to Adriana . " So this is the woman Belinda was talking about ? Curtis , what are you thinking ? Just trying to shut your grandpa up , and now you don't even care who you're with ? " Danielle frowned , her tone full of disdain . She looked Adriana up and down with a judgmental stare .

In Danielle's eyes , Adriana wasn't worth much and definitely wasn't worthy of Curtis . " Ms. Barton , this is my family matter . I'd appreciate it if you didn't get involved , " Curtis said sharply . He stepped in front of Adriana , blocking Danielle's stare . " Belinda , if you still can't see what you did wrong , then don't come home for now . " He made it clear - Belinda would be staying at the dorm for a while . Belinda glared at Curtis . " You'll regret this ! Danielle's way better than her ! " Then she ran out crying , and Danielle quickly followed after her .

Eva stood off to the side , anxious but too scared to speak . Adriana stayed quiet too , not sure if she even had the right to say anything . " I'm sorry , " Curtis said softly , looking at her with guilt . " My family's complicated . I'll explain everything later . " Adriana shook her head . 1/3 8:40 Sat , Jan 3 Chapter 35 Obedient Like a Doll : 96 白 Finished After all , with a 30 - million - a - year salary , this job clearly wasn't something just anyone could handle . " Belinda won't bother you again . If you need anything , just tell Eva ," Curtis added . Adriana nodded obediently .

She seemed easygoing and didn't want to fight for anything . Curtis looked at her , his eyes showing something complicated that she couldn't read . " I have a dinner meeting tonight , so I might come back late ." Adriana froze for a second , a little nervous . Is he staying here tonight ? If so ... are we sleeping together or in separate rooms ? Her fingers clenched together unconsciously . Thinking about the 30 million a year , she figured he probably wasn't just paying for her to be a decoration . " Don't wait for me ; just go to bed .

I'll take the guest room ," Curtis explained quickly , having likely noticed Adriana's nervousness . Adriana let out a small sigh of relief and nodded . Curtis didn't say anything after that , but he also didn't leave . He thought she might ask about Danielle , but she didn't . " Mr. Lincoln , is there anything else you need ? " Adriana asked softly , noticing Curtis looking at her . Curtis was quiet for a moment before explaining , " The engagement with the Bartons doesn't count . Danielle wasn't the one I was engaged to .

The Bartons tricked me and my grandpa , so the engagement was canceled a long time ago ." Adriana was surprised he'd explain this to her . She had assumed she was just a decoration to him - bought for 30 million a year . " It's okay , I won't pry into your private matters , Mr. Lincoln ." Curtis frowned slightly , his mood seeming to dip . " From now on , don't call me that when we're alone . If you get too used to calling me ' Mr. Lincoln , ' it might slip out in front of Grandpa . " Adriana nodded quickly . Curtis looked at Adriana , gently lifting her chin to examine her swollen cheek .

" I meant to ask earlier . What happened to your face ? " 2/3 Chapter 35 Obedient Like a Doll 96 Finished Adriana instinctively stepped back and covered her cheek with her hand . " I , uh , bumped into something while walking ." Curtis didn't press further and simply nodded . " Get some rest , then ." He turned and left , and only then did Adriana truly relax . Back in her room , she lay on the bed staring at the ceiling . Her cheek still burned - it was clear Matthew hadn't held back when he hit her . Yeah ... when there's no love , there's no mercy either .

" Adriana , I'll never let anyone hurt you again ... " That was what Matthew had once said . Now it just felt like a cruel joke . " Adriana , you're so well - behaved ... How could I not worry ? " Back when they first got together , Matthew often praised her for being good , like an obedient doll without a soul . Even now , Matthew probably still believed she couldn't live without him . Buzz . Her phone vibrated . The caller ID read Joe . " Officer Richardson , " Adriana said , sitting up and answering the call . " We caught the guy who attacked you at the hospital , " Joe said .

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