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

Chapter 66 Dinner With Details " Not really " Curtis didn't answer about the price , instead , he carefully served Adriana some food Adriana relaxed a little , letting herself focus on her meal . It can't be that expensive , right ? What if it broke while I wore it ! Besides . I'm only a contract wife . There's no point in giving me something so valuable . Farshad " Wow ! These ribs taste amazing Adriana took a bite of the barbecue ribs and was blown away by the flavor .. So this is what expensive ribs taste like , huh ? Curtis just smiled and continued serving her .

Adriana realized she was talking too much and lowered her head to eat quietly . If I keep living like this , will I just lose myself ? " Try this " Curtis set a piece of roasted cod on her plate and said casually . The chef didn't use any dill or parsley , just a bit of minced garlic . Adriana's cheeks puffed slightly as she chewed . her hands freezing mid - motion . She stared at Curtis , stunned . He actually remembers I don't like dill . Even Matthew , who had dated her for four years had never noticed she always avoided dill .

When she was a child , the smell alone made her gag - it was instinctive . As for parsley , she just didn't like the taste . But she loved garlic . Adriana wondered if this was just a coincidence , or if Curtis had somehow found out . She still remembered being ten . when her second foster family took her in . Afraid they wouldn't like her . she forced herself to eat a casserole filled with dill , parsley , and blue cheese . Later , she'd hidden in the bathroom and thrown up for ages . And still , her foster parents didn't keep her just because she was obedient .

The following year , they had a baby of their own . So , Adriana was sent back to the group home . Since then , het aversion to dill wasn't just about taste - it was tied to something deeper . Every time she smelled it , she'd think of being rejected and sent away . Curtis's phone rang , shattering the heavy silence at just the right moment . Adriana blinked , lowering her head to keep eating . Maybe Curtis just doesn't like dill or parsley either 20:01 Mon , Jan 5 Chapter 66 Dinner With Details " Hello ? " Curtis stepped aside to answer the call . He said , " Adriana isn't feeling well .

" Then he frowned at whatever was said on the other end . " Got it ." 52 Finished After hanging up , he looked at Adriana . " Jeremy invited you to the Bartons ' family dinner . Do you want to go ? " Curtis was checking with her . " If you don't want to , it's okay to skip it ." " Was this Harold's idea ? " Adriana guessed . It must have been him who called . Curtis stayed silent . " Then I'll go . " Adriana smiled at Curtis . " I'm fine . " Curtis took a deep breath and glanced at the schedule . " I'll get you back to Haldoria as soon as possible . " Adriana nodded .

It wasn't a big deal ; this was part of her job , and she didn't feel wronged . Curtis actually doesn't have to worry so much about my feelings . If he's too nice , I might get the wrong idea and start hoping for things I shouldn't . At the Barton Estate . The Bartons ' residence was a huge mansion reminiscent of a 20th - century castle , giving the surreal feeling of being in a movie . " Mr. Lincoln , this way please . " A maid was waiting outside , guiding Curtis to the men's side of the house . Adriana followed a different maid to the female guest area . " Curtis !

It's been half a year , hasn't it ? How's everything ? Lincoln Group doing well ? " The man greeting Curtis was Chandler Barton , Jeremy's illegitimate son , Danielle's father . Jeremy's legitimate son and daughter - in - law had died in Haldoria , so this illegitimate son had stepped in as host . Adriana glanced at Chandler , inexplicably feeling a chill run down her spine . Shaking her head , she walked to a couch and sat down . " So you're Adriana ? " Chandler's wife , Kelsey Barton , scrutinized her , her eyes tinged with disdain . " You're nothing compared to Danielle .

I really don't get what Curtis is thinking . " Next to Kelsey , a woman radiating elegance slowly set down her coffee cup , her gaze landing on Adriana's wrist bracelet . " Wow , Curtis really went all out , giving her the emerald bracelet ." She also glanced at it , her expression shifting subtly . 2/3 20:01 Mon , Jan 5 G Chapter 66 Dinner With Details 52 Finished One bracelet , even if expensive , wasn't much compared to the Lincoln fortune - but Curtis giving Adriana this bracelet sent a clear message : She was precious to him , and no one should provoke her . " Is this bracelet ...

really valuable ? " Adriana asked quietly . She really didn't know much about emeralds . " Do you know how much the Lincolns paid at the Haldoria auction over a decade ago for your emerald bracelet ? " the elegant woman asked lightly , smiling . " That entire emerald set , including this bracelet , a cabochon ring , and a plain pendant , was priced at 500 million ." 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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