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In Chapter 80 of \u201cWhen Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen,\u201d titled \u201cMemories and Desire,\u201d Adriana grapples with feelings of betrayal and abandonment from her past. Despite her internal turmoil, she is momentarily comforted by Curtis, who attempts to soothe her by promising to take her for dessert balls, a treat that holds significant emotional weight for her. This simple promise triggers a flood of memories from her childhood in an orphanage, where dessert balls were a symbol of hope and family before she was abandoned again.<\/p>\n
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As the chapter unfolds, Adriana reflects on her painful experiences with her adoptive mother, who became increasingly hostile during her pregnancy. The mother\u2019s transformation from warmth to cruelty left Adriana feeling like a burden, ultimately leading to an abusive environment where she was mistreated and blamed for her mother\u2019s misfortunes. The emotional scars of her past are palpable as she recalls the trauma of being abandoned and the subsequent fire that nearly claimed her life, only to be saved by a kind stranger who introduced her to dessert balls once more.<\/p>\n
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In a stark contrast to her memories, the present moment with Curtis becomes intense and passionate. Curtis, who usually maintains a rational demeanor, reveals a more primal side as he expresses his desire for Adriana. Their interaction in the bathtub escalates, filled with both tenderness and urgency, illustrating the complexity of their relationship. Adriana\u2019s emotional state shifts from vulnerability to a sense of surrender as she allows herself to be cared for by Curtis, despite her lingering fears and insecurities.<\/p>\n
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The chapter concludes with a sense of safety as Curtis tends to Adriana after their intimate moment, showcasing his protective nature. As she drifts off to sleep in his arms, Adriana finds solace in the warmth of their connection, momentarily escaping the pain of her past. The narrative captures the juxtaposition of her traumatic memories with the healing potential of love, leaving readers with a sense of hope amidst the shadows of her history.<\/p>\n
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Even now, Adriana still felt wronged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seriously, I\u2019m being way too dramatic.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cAdriana\u2026\u201d Curtis realized he\u2019d pushed things too far and stepped into the bathtub, scooping her out of the water to hold her close. \u201cTomorrow, I\u2019ll take you for dessert balls.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana froze in his arms, her body stiffening at the words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Am I overthinking it again?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis\u2026 likes dessert balls?\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had grown up in an orphanage, never tasting Govendale desserts. Dessert balls were the first sweets she had ever had when the Govendale couple adopted her as a child.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That simple dessert had basically blown her mind as a kid.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana, do you like them? If you like them, I\u2019ll take you to eat them often.\u201d She could still remember the couple saying this to her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that time, she truly believed she finally had a family, a mother.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But a year later, she was abandoned again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That warmth lasted less than a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After being adopted, she moved with them to Govendale. In the spring of the following year, her adoptive mother became pregnant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pregnancy changed the woman. She grew irritable, quick to anger, and hypersensitive, constantly fearing someone might harm the child in her womb.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana could understand. Her adoptive mom had always wanted a child of her own, and only adopted\u00a0<\/p>\n
her because she couldn\u2019t have one.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She began behaving even more obediently, trying to be clever and helpful. She feared they would reject her. She worked tirelessly, doing chores and farm labor, trying to prove her worth\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
But in the third month of her mother\u2019s pregnancy, her adoptive father cheated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her mother\u2019s temper grew worse, spiraling into madness. The villagers\u2018 gossip tortured her daily. She began to believe those rumors, believing Adriana was a curse, bringing misfortune to her marriage and her unborn child.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She started hitting Adriana, withholding food, forcing her to stand in the yard and in the rain, trying to drive her away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But after a year of warmth, Adriana had already accepted her as a mother, a refuge for her soul.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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She stubbornly endured, refusing to leave, no matter the abuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Finally, one day, when her mother discovered her father\u2019s mistress was pregnant, she lost control and turned on the gas in the house\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Flames engulfed the room, smoke stinging Adriana\u2019s eyes. Lying amidst the smoke, she thought her brief, painful life had finally come to an end\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
But she survived.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A young man from the village saved her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He took her home, fed her, and every day, had someone make dessert balls for her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He even contacted the local women\u2019s association and the orphanage on her behalf.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Until she left that small village in Govendale, Adriana never truly saw his face. Her eyes had been burned by the fire. After recovering from surgery, she wanted to return to find him\u2013but he was gone, no longer in that village.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Later, the orphanage director took her in. That young man had become a fleeting star in her life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou like dessert balls too?\u201d Adriana\u2019s eyes lit up, tears making her large, clear eyes even more captivating.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis wasn\u2019t in the mood to talk about dessert balls. \u201cI like them\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His voice was hoarse, brows heavy with an irresistible intensity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He pressed her head down, no longer caring whether she cried from how rough he was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The rational self he had restrained for 29 years was gone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis had once scoffed at seduction, mocking the many powerful men in his circle who had fallen for\u00a0<\/p>\n
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But now? He got it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Guess you really don\u2019t know until you\u2019ve tasted it yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He pinned her in the tub for ages, but luckily the water was circulating and temperature\u2013controlled, or she might have caught a cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The warm currents of water wrapped around her body, and Curtis\u2019s kisses fell like a spring rain\u2026 Adriana honestly thought she might die right there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Curtis was usually composed and rational, but in moments like this, he was a total animal. It was as if he wanted to devour her whole, not even leaving the bones behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana\u2019s voice grew hoarse from crying, unable to stir any gentleness in him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, she gave in, exhausted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou need to exercise more \u2026 \u201d Curtis still refused to blame himself, insisting Adriana was too weak and needed to get stronger.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana didn\u2019t even have the energy to protest and ignored him entirely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis smiled and lifted her from the tub. He then stood under the shower with her to rinse her thoroughly before finally letting her go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He dried her carefully, wrapped her in a robe, and patiently blew dry her hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before long, he noticed she had fallen asleep in his arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Setting the hairdryer aside, Curtis carefully carried her to the bed, holding her tight as he turned off the lights.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana drifted into a heavy, dream\u2013filled sleep. In her dreams, she believed she had returned to four years ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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In the aftermath of their turbulent exchange, Adriana found herself enveloped in a warmth she had long thought lost to her. Curtis, with his gentle insistence and unyielding presence, became a beacon of hope amidst the shadows of her past. The memories of her childhood\u2014filled with abandonment and fleeting moments of affection\u2014began to fade, replaced by the promise of a future where she could embrace sweetness once more, symbolized by the dessert balls that had once brought her joy. As she lay in his arms, the weight of her past lifted, allowing her to dream of a life replete with love and acceptance. The emotional turmoil that had once defined her existence began to transform into a newfound desire for connection, a desire that Curtis, in his own raw and fervent way, seemed ready to nurture.<\/p>\n
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For Curtis, the experience was equally transformative. The barriers he had built around his heart crumbled in the face of Adriana\u2019s vulnerability and strength. He realized that his initial skepticism about love and desire had been misguided; it was not a weakness but a profound source of strength that could forge unbreakable bonds. As he held Adriana close, he understood that their connection was a tapestry woven from shared pain and healing, a testament to their resilience. The night unfolded with a gentle intimacy that spoke volumes, and as Adriana succumbed to sleep, Curtis vowed to be the protector she had always needed. Together, they began to rewrite their stories, seeking solace in each other\u2019s arms, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.<\/p>\n
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In the next chapter, readers can expect a deep dive into the complex emotions swirling around Adriana and Curtis as they navigate the aftermath of their intense encounter. With Adriana\u2019s past haunting her, the warmth of Curtis\u2019s affection may clash with her lingering fears of abandonment and betrayal. Will she allow herself to embrace the comfort he offers, or will her past traumas push her away once more? The tension between desire and vulnerability will be palpable, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they wonder whether Adriana can truly let go of her past and open her heart to Curtis.<\/p>\n
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Moreover, the chapter promises to explore Curtis\u2019s internal struggle as he grapples with his newfound feelings for Adriana. Having always prided himself on his rationality, he now finds himself lost in a whirlwind of passion and longing. Will he be able to balance his instincts with the need to protect Adriana from the shadows of her history? As the two characters confront their fears and desires, the stakes will rise, leading to a pivotal moment that could either bind them closer together or tear them apart forever. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions as secrets are revealed and decisions are made that will change their lives irrevocably.<\/p>\n
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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