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

Chapter 51 Matthew Wants to Get Back Together Good thing she kept a ledger . B : Finished " Four years - every birthday , Valentine's Day , every little holiday - you gave me a mini cake , a bouquet , a bag of fruit ... Those hardly count , do they ? But what about what I gave you ? I knew you lacked neither money nor gifts , so everything I gave you was paid for by pulling multiple all - nighters at part - time jobs and saving up ... Every gift Adriana had ever given Matthew had been chosen with care . Matthew , on the other hand , had never put real thought into gifts for her .

He always said the same thing , " If you like it , buy it yourself " " Tell me , Mr. Langford - what exactly did you ' keep ' me with ? " Adriana pressed . Matthew stared at her , rattled - truly rattled . He had to admit Adriana never spent recklessly ... and she never asked him for money . Calling it " keeping " really was over the line . " Adriana , there's no need to quibble . A girl like you from an orphanage - staying with a man for money - is disgraceful in itself . " Natasha stepped in when Matthew fell silent , frowning .

They'd agreed : first destroy Adriana's reputation so the Lincolns would have to abandon her . Then Adriana would obediently sign a letter of leniency for Mia and Rufus . But now that the reporters were here , Natasha had greased the wheels - and Matthew wouldn't speak . " For money ? " Adriana looked at Matthew . " Then how much did Mr. Langford spend on me , in total ? " Matthew said nothing . " Matthew , say something , " Natasha urged , anxious . If he opened his mouth , it would carry weight . Even a random figure would be believed by many .

Adriana watched him , waiting to hear just how repulsive he could get . " Matthew ? " Natasha grew flustered as the cameras lingered . 1 / 8:44 Sat , Jan 3 Chapter 51 Matthew Wants to Get Back Together ep Finished 良 症 Matthew slowly slipped his arm from Natasha's grip and reached for Adriana's wrist , voice hoarse . " Adriana , can we talk ? " Adriana yanked free . Her tone was icy . " Mr. Langford , your fiancée and the press are watching . Please show some self - respect . " He tried , instinctively , to catch hold of her again , but it felt like he couldn't hold on anymore .

Facing the reporters , Adriana spoke , steady and clear , " About the ' kept woman ' claim - this is the last time I'll address it . It's fabrication , slander , and defamation . If it happens again , I'll call the police and pursue liability . " Her final glance landed on Matthew . Because that word - ' kept ' - had come from his mouth . A surge of resolve rose in her . Curtis had said he wouldn't leave her to face this alone . They were husband and wife - even if only by contract . " Mr. Langford , if you're unclear on the law , consult your attorney .

Publicly spreading falsehoods has consequences . Think twice . " With that , Adriana walked straight toward campus . She was no longer the cowering , self - effacing girl she once was . At least while this marriage existed , she had someone at her back . Matthew stood there , stunned , for a long time . This Adriana ... really wasn't the same . With him , she'd been obedient , timid , always swallowing grievances - no matter how far he went , a little coaxing made it right again . Now , it felt like he'd truly lost her . The old Adriana wasn't coming back .

" Not a single word from today gets published . And no twisting the facts , " he warned the reporters , voice rough . They traded looks , then glanced at Natasha . Her expression was dark , and she said nothing . " Leave . All of you . " 0.44 Sat , Jun S Chapter 51 Matthew Wants to Get Back Together Matthew dismissed the press and moved to follow Adriana into the university . ** Finished " Matthew ... " Now genuinely panicking , Natasha grabbed his wrist . " She's relying on Curtis - she won't let this go . Mia can't go to prison ... " Matthew said nothing .

" Matthew , you can't keep going soft on her . If you want her to behave , she has to divorce Curtis . " Natasha lowered her voice . Matthew pulled free again and headed for the gates . He wanted to talk - really talk - and see if there was any way back . Left behind , Natasha clenched her fists in frustration . " It seems Matthew does have feelings for Adriana , " a cool voice drifted from behind her . Danielle stepped down from the car , lip curving . " You're right - unless Adriana divorces Curtis , you can't touch her . I know Curtis too well .

He's withdrawn by nature , but there's one thing about him - he protects his own fiercely . " As long as Adriana remained his wife in name , Curtis would not abandon her . " That little tramp ! Now that she has Curtis , she dares to act high and mighty with me ! " Natasha couldn't stomach it most that the once - humble Adriana now stood above her . 108 AdminJ