In Chapter 117 of \u201cWhen Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen,\u201d titled \u201cAdriana\u2019s Restless Heart,\u201d Adriana faces a moment of frustration as she struggles with a stubborn car door while trying to join Curtis. After a brief exchange, she reluctantly sits in the passenger seat, where the familiar scent of the car offers her a sense of comfort. Curtis\u2019s casual suggestion to grab dumplings brings a flicker of excitement to Adriana, but it quickly turns into a moment of realization about her current state\u2014having likely skipped dinner after a fight with Matthew.<\/p>\n
As they drive, the tension between Adriana and Curtis is palpable. Curtis attempts to lighten the mood by inquiring about a girl Adriana is sponsoring, but this question leads to an uncomfortable silence, revealing Adriana\u2019s inner turmoil regarding her relationship with Matthew. Despite her attempts to deflect the conversation, it becomes clear that her feelings are complicated, and she struggles with her identity as someone who is perceived merely as a beneficiary of Matthew\u2019s support.<\/p>\n
Upon arriving at their destination, Curtis pays for their yogurt despite Adriana\u2019s insistence to treat him. This small act of kindness is overshadowed by Adriana\u2019s preoccupation with her phone, which vibrates incessantly with messages from Liana. The conversation with Liana reveals deep-seated insecurities and competition regarding their shared connection to Matthew, leading Adriana to confront her feelings of inadequacy. Liana\u2019s words hit hard, making Adriana question her worth and the sacrifices she has made for Matthew\u2019s support.<\/p>\n
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, Adriana ultimately asserts her independence by stating that she is married, a revelation that stuns Liana. The mocking response from Liana only adds to Adriana\u2019s frustration, but she manages to maintain her composure and ends the conversation. Meanwhile, Curtis quietly supports her by preparing their meal, highlighting the emotional distance that still exists between them despite his efforts to connect. The chapter closes with a heavy silence, underscoring the complexities of Adriana\u2019s emotions and her struggle to find her own identity amidst the chaos of her relationships.<\/p>\n
**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn**
\n**Chapter 117: Adriana\u2019s Restless Heart**<\/p>\n
Adriana approached the back seat of the car with the intention of slipping inside, but the stubborn door refused to cooperate. With a slight frown, she leaned forward and caught Curtis\u2019s eye. \u201cCurtis, the door won\u2019t open,\u201d she said, her voice tinged with frustration.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust sit up front,\u201d he replied softly, his gaze steady on her.<\/p>\n
With a resigned nod, Adriana climbed into the passenger seat, the familiar scent of the car enveloping her like a comforting blanket.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you want to grab some of those dumplings near your school?\u201d Curtis asked, his tone casual, yet there was an undercurrent of concern in his voice.<\/p>\n
A flicker of excitement sparked in Adriana\u2019s eyes, and she nodded enthusiastically. But then, reality struck her like a cold wave. \u201cWait, how did you know I haven\u2019t eaten yet?\u201d she asked, her surprise evident.<\/p>\n
Curtis let out a small sigh, a sound that spoke volumes.<\/p>\n
It was obvious to him that she had rushed out at this hour, a clear indication that something was amiss\u2014most likely a spat with Matthew that led her to skip dinner.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou had a fight with Matthew?\u201d he ventured, glancing at her with a mixture of curiosity and concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d she replied, her voice dropping to a whisper, the weight of her words hanging heavily in the air.<\/p>\n
Curtis shifted the conversation, trying to lighten the mood. \u201cHow did that girl you\u2019re sponsoring do on her exams?\u201d<\/p>\n
Adriana froze momentarily, the question catching her off guard. She hesitated, the silence stretching between them like a taut string.<\/p>\n
He studied her face but chose not to push further.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe did well. She got top 20 in the whole state,\u201d Adriana finally responded, her fingers nervously twisting together, betraying her inner turmoil.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not me sponsoring her. It\u2019s Matthew,\u201d she added softly, almost as if she were trying to convince herself.<\/p>\n
Curtis remained silent, the understanding between them palpable.<\/p>\n
The rest of the drive unfolded in a blanket of quietude. Adriana gazed out the window, her thoughts drifting far from the present moment.<\/p>\n
Upon reaching their destination, Curtis parked the car, stepped out, and without a word, extended his hand toward her.<\/p>\n
Adriana stole a glance at him, but her mind was still tangled in the web of thoughts surrounding that photo and video Matthew had shown her. The lengths he had gone to for Cynthia\u2014scheming, paying her to pose as a decoy\u2014only to end up marrying someone else. It was a bitter pill to swallow.<\/p>\n
\u201cWant some yogurt?\u201d Curtis asked as they passed a small stand, breaking her reverie.<\/p>\n
Snapping back to reality, Adriana nodded eagerly. \u201cMy treat.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtis remained silent, a subtle hint of disapproval in his demeanor. After she had placed her order for two fruit yogurts, he quietly took out his wallet and paid for them.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, I said I\u2019d pay,\u201d Adriana protested, a flush creeping up her cheeks. She could at least manage to cover the cost of yogurt.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen let me buy the dumplings,\u201d she insisted, still trying to balance the scales of their small transaction.<\/p>\n
Curtis nodded in acknowledgment, a silent agreement hanging in the air.<\/p>\n
As they settled down to eat, Adriana found her mind wandering yet again. Her phone buzzed incessantly in her pocket, a persistent reminder of someone trying to reach her.<\/p>\n
It was Liana.<\/p>\n
Over the years, Liana had rarely reached out\u2014no messages on holidays, no casual chats to bridge the gap. Adriana had always assumed her friend was simply caught up in the whirlwind of school life.<\/p>\n
Yet, Liana never hesitated to message Matthew on every occasion, even sending him reminders for mundane things like, \u201cThere\u2019s a flu going around. Wear a mask,\u201d or \u201cIt\u2019s been hot lately. Stay cool.\u201d<\/p>\n
The only time Liana called Adriana was when she couldn\u2019t get a hold of Matthew.<\/p>\n
Now, her phone continued to vibrate, an unwelcome distraction.<\/p>\n
Initially, Adriana ignored it, but Liana\u2019s persistence gnawed at her conscience. Not wanting to give Curtis the wrong impression, she finally answered, \u201cHello?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana, are you mad at me?\u201d Liana\u2019s voice trembled, laced with anxiety, almost breaking into a sob. \u201cI\u2019m sorry. Is it because I\u2019m too close to Matthew? But you\u2019re not even his girlfriend, right?\u201d The defensiveness in her tone was palpable, as if she were bracing for a confrontation.<\/p>\n
Taking a deep breath, Adriana steadied herself. \u201cYou\u2019re overthinking it. I\u2019m busy. Gotta go.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana, I know you like Matthew. On my 18th birthday, he told me you two weren\u2019t dating, that you liked him, but he only kept you around because he felt sorry for you. He paid for your college, didn\u2019t he? We\u2019re the same. You\u2019re one of the students he sponsors, and so am I.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adriana\u2019s heart sank at Liana\u2019s words. In her friend\u2019s eyes, they were merely equals\u2014two girls who had benefited from Matthew\u2019s generosity.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re right,\u201d Adriana replied quietly, feeling the weight of exhaustion settle in. She didn\u2019t have the energy to explain the humiliating compromises she had made just to secure Matthew\u2019s financial support for her education.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, Adriana, what we should focus on is how to be more useful to Matthew,\u201d Liana suggested with a newfound confidence, her words dripping with challenge. It was clear she saw this as a competition. \u201cGood grades don\u2019t mean everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
What did it matter if Adriana had better grades? Liana didn\u2019t seem to think she was any less capable.<\/p>\n
\u201cGood luck,\u201d Adriana said after a long pause, her voice steady. \u201cI don\u2019t need to be useful to anyone. I just need to live with myself. And by the way, I\u2019m married.\u201d<\/p>\n
A stunned silence enveloped the line. \u201cYou\u2019re married?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s your husband like? Bet he\u2019s not as good as Matthew, right? You gave up because you couldn\u2019t have him? Adriana, that\u2019s such a loser move.\u201d Liana\u2019s laughter rang out, mocking and sharp.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m busy. Study hard,\u201d Adriana replied calmly, cutting the conversation short as she hung up the phone.<\/p>\n
Curtis, meanwhile, had been quietly preparing their meal. He broke apart the disposable cutlery, smoothing the rough edges to ensure they wouldn\u2019t prick her hand, and then handed it to her.<\/p>\n
Setting her phone aside, Adriana managed a faint smile. \u201cThanks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtis didn\u2019t respond, but the silence between them was heavy with unspoken words. No matter how hard he tried to bridge the gap, there always seemed to be an invisible barrier between them\u2014and he loathed it.<\/p>\n
In the quiet aftermath of their conversation, Adriana felt the weight of her choices press down on her heart like a heavy stone. The exchange with Liana had stripped away the last vestiges of her denial, forcing her to confront the reality of her situation. She was caught in a web of expectations and unreciprocated affections, tethered to Matthew\u2019s generosity yet yearning for something more meaningful. As she sat beside Curtis, the warmth of his presence contrasted starkly with the coldness of her thoughts. The realization that she had been reduced to a mere beneficiary, a pawn in a game she never wished to play, left her feeling hollow. Yet, amidst the turmoil, there flickered a glimmer of resolve\u2014she longed to break free from the confines of her past and reclaim her identity.<\/p>\n
Curtis, ever the silent observer, sensed the shift in Adriana\u2019s demeanor. He could see the struggle etched on her face, the battle between the past that clung to her and the future that beckoned with possibility. As they shared their meal, the unspoken bond between them deepened, each moment a gentle reminder that she was not alone in her journey. Adriana\u2019s faint smile, though tinged with sadness, hinted at the burgeoning strength within her. Perhaps it was time to listen to the whispers of her heart, to embrace her own worth beyond the shadows of Matthew\u2019s influence. With Curtis by her side, she felt a flicker of hope ignite\u2014a desire to heal, to grow, and to step into a life defined not by others, but by her own choices.<\/p>\n
In the next chapter, readers can expect the tension between Adriana and Matthew to escalate as unresolved feelings bubble to the surface. With Liana\u2019s provocative words echoing in her mind, Adriana will be forced to confront her own insecurities and the choices she has made in her relationship with Matthew. The emotional stakes will rise as she grapples with the reality of her situation, questioning not only her feelings for Matthew but also her worth beyond his financial support. Will she find the courage to redefine her identity, or will she continue to be ensnared in the web of expectations and comparisons?<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Curtis will play a pivotal role in the unfolding drama, as his quiet support becomes increasingly significant. Adriana\u2019s struggle with her feelings may lead her to seek solace in Curtis, but will that connection deepen, or will the weight of her past choices keep them at arm\u2019s length? Expect moments of vulnerability and revelation as Curtis\u2019s patience is tested, and Adriana must decide whether to lean on him or push him away. The chapter promises to unravel the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how Adriana navigates the tumultuous waters of her heart.<\/p>\n
Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella\u2019s storytelling style is immersive and addictive\u2014perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.<\/p>\n
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