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

Chapter 61 The Family Dinner Test * 7152 Finished He didn't want Adriana to go through this kind of humiliation . " So , you don't need to go to this family dinner . " " But Mr. Lincoln , if Ms. Xander doesn't attend ... the Lincolns won't recognize her as your wife , " the driver , Tom Fuller , said nervously , trying to warn him . In the end , Adriana decided she would attend the dinner . She was Curtis's highly paid wife , and if she couldn't handle this , then being a high - society wife was clearly too easy a role . " Curtis is back .

" As Curtis returned to the Lincoln Estate , relatives from the extended family arrived for the dinner , eager to watch and to make things difficult for Adriana in any way they could . " They all spoke in the Harborton dialect , their voices clashing into a jumble that Adriana couldn't understand . But a woman's instincts were sharp , and Adriana could feel the ridicule in their laughter . Curtis held Adriana's hand as they entered the old - fashioned courtyard and walked toward the main hall . " Curtis , now that you're inside , why are you still holding her hand ?

She has to walk that path herself , " an aunt from the extended family said , gesturing for him to go sit inside while Adriana entered the hall on her own . He ignored them completely and walked straight into the hall , still holding Adriana's hand . Before their marriage , he had already spoken to Harold . Adriana was timid ; she couldn't be intimidated . Harold had agreed , but now he was suddenly changing his mind . Clearly , someone had been whispering in his ear . Since Matthew publicly announced that Adriana was his kept mistress , Harold had adopted a very negative view of her .

Harold was a very traditional man . In his eyes , a woman who had been someone else's mistress was unacceptable . So now he was openly displeased with Adriana . She had guessed it - Matthew's statement to the media had clearly done its job . " Curtis , Jeremy is here too ." Sitting next to Harold was Jeremy Barton , Danielle's grandfather , Adriana instinctively moved closer behind Curtis , not daring to look around . These were the heads of old , powerful families . Someone like her wouldn't even catch their attention .

" Jeremy , this is my wife , Adriana , " Curtis said deliberately , introducing her . 1/3 Chapter 61 The Family Dinner Test Jeremy's expression darkened slightly as he set down his teacup and looked at Adriana . She didn't raise her head , but the man still paused when he saw her face . He had always disliked Adriana . After all , Curtis was his most promising grandson - in - law . But seeing her face clearly now , Jeremy was startled . He looked at Adriana , his voice slightly hoarse . " Lift your head . " She just obeyed and looked at Jeremy .

Although Jeremy was old , he still looked physically robust . " H - how old are you ? " Jeremy asked , visibly stirred , stepping closer for a better look . Harold frowned , unsure what Jeremy meant . " Twenty - three , " Adriana answered truthfully . Jeremy's shock deepened . The age matches ... " Jeremy , is something wrong ? " Curtis asked quietly , noticing the change . 52 Finished Jeremy shook his head , waving it off . " Nothing . It's just ... This girl reminds me of someone from long ago ...

He didn't probe further or make any sudden moves , just quietly sat back down , his expression subtly but clearly unsettled . " Are you feeling alright ? " Harold asked . Jeremy waved him off . " Just old age ... My eyes must be playing tricks on me ." Seeing that Jeremy wasn't really unwell , Harold spoke again . " Adriana , since you're married to Curtis , during the term of your marriage , you are a member of the Lincolns . " Adriana nodded . " Go serve tea to the elders . " Harold finished speaking , and a servant brought delicate cups for Adriana to hold .

They filled the tiny cups with steaming hot tea . The cups soon became too hot to hold comfortably . Adriana endured , keeping them steady , neither spilling the tea nor dropping a cup . She knew this was the Lincolns ' so - called obedience test . " Harold , please have some tea , " Adriana said , offering it first to Harold . 2/3 20:01 Mon , Jan 5 GO Chapter 61 The Family Dinner Test Harold didn't take the cup , signaling her to continue holding it . 12 Finished " Grandpa , don't drink boiling water ; it's bad for your health , " Curtis said with a dark expression .

He stepped forward , grabbed the cup from Adriana's hands , and slammed it down on the table . Adriana could endure it , but he could not . Harold looked slightly irritated . " You won't even let her suffer a little ? " Adriana nervously shook her head at Curtis , indicating she was fine , just a little burned by the cup . Curtis looked down at her reddened fingers , his anger growing . " Yeah , Curtis , when your wife serves tea to your grandpa , the tea must be at the right temperature - that's the Lincolns ' rule , " uncles nearby joined in , egging him on .

" You can't spoil your wife too much , or she'll be hard to control later ," other relatives added . " I married her to give her a good life , not to make her suffer . The Lincolns are a prominent family . Back in the day , when times were tough and food was scarce , these tests were used to measure a woman's loyalty . But now , everyone's living well . If word gets out , people will laugh at us ," Curtis said , his glare sweeping over everyone . 108 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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