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In Chapter 127, titled \u201cThe Blood Test,\u201d tension rises as Adriana is pressured by her boyfriend Curtis\u2019s grandfather, Harold, to undergo a blood test to confirm whether she is pregnant. The situation escalates when Harold, exhibiting a commanding and threatening demeanor, insists that Adriana must comply, while Curtis attempts to defend her. Adriana, feeling cornered and disrespected, asserts her autonomy by initially refusing to engage with Harold\u2019s demands, leading to a heated exchange that reveals the underlying family dynamics and power struggles at play.<\/p>\n
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As the narrative unfolds, Adriana reveals her motivations for wanting to remain married to Curtis, despite the lack of genuine affection. She hopes that a prolonged marriage will provide her with stability and security, especially given her orphaned background. Her internal conflict is palpable; she grapples with the fear of being judged and the desire to cling to her identity as Mrs. Lincoln, which she believes offers her a sense of safety. Meanwhile, Harold\u2019s disdain for her is evident, as he views her as a manipulative gold digger, intensifying the pressure Adriana feels.<\/p>\n
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The chapter also highlights the contrasting emotions among the characters. While Adriana is anxious and defensive, Harold remains rigid and unforgiving, and Curtis is caught in the middle, torn between familial loyalty and his feelings for Adriana. The atmosphere in the hospital is charged with anticipation as they await the results of the blood test. Adriana\u2019s resolve to face the situation alone demonstrates her strength, even as she is subjected to ridicule from Nicole, who relishes the prospect of Adriana\u2019s potential downfall.<\/p>\n
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Ultimately, the chapter encapsulates a moment of vulnerability for Adriana, who must confront not only the external pressures from Harold and Curtis but also her own fears and insecurities. The outcome of the blood test looms large over her future, symbolizing the precarious balance between her hopes for stability and the harsh realities of her circumstances. As the story progresses, the reader is left to ponder the implications of family loyalty, societal expectations, and personal agency in Adriana\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n
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Nicole started to panic. \u201cMr. Harold.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis, that\u2019s enough!\u201d Harold barked, his voice sharp and commanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Curtis clearly had no plans to listen. If something could be handled by calling the cops, never bothered with words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cGrandpa, you\u2019re old enough to know better,\u201d Curtis said coldly. \u201cYou\u2019re really getting involved in something this shady? Who\u2019s the one acting out here, me or you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTell her to hang up right now!\u201d Harold snapped at Margaret, his tone threatening.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Margaret looked flustered. None of these people were ones he could afford to offend. He turned to Adriana and pleaded softly, \u201cAdriana, hang up for now. Let\u2019s talk this through.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana looked at Curtis on the screen. \u201cI\u2019m fine. Get back to work. I can handle this. Trust me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis frowned, wanting to protest, but before he could say anything, she ended the video call.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandpa, you went so far as to bring in Ms. Hensley, who raised me, just to find out if I\u2019m pregnant. You really went all out,\u201d Adriana said sharply. She was done being polite\u2013he was the one who\u2019d forgotten how to show respect first.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even if he was Curtis\u2019s grandfather, she wasn\u2019t going to let him trample on her boundaries.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana, if you really are pregnant with Curtis\u2019s baby, just get checked,\u201d Margaret urged quietly. \u201cIt\u2019ll put Mr. Harold\u2019s mind at ease. The orphanage has already been torn down, and the new site isn\u2019t approved yet. If something happens to me\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cAdriana, it\u2019s just a checkup,\u201d Matthew cut in, his tone low. \u201cNo need to resist. Mr. Harold\u2019s only thinking of Curtis and the family.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t want to push her too hard, but he also wanted her to leave Curtis on her own.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If she wouldn\u2019t listen, he figured she needed a little reminder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s just scared because she\u2019s lying,\u201d Nicole sneered. \u201cThat\u2019s why she won\u2019t go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Margaret looked at Adriana nervously. \u201cAdriana.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana took a deep breath and met Harold\u2019s cold gaze. \u201cFine. I\u2019ll go to the hospital.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Even if the test showed she wasn\u2019t pregnant, Curtis would still have to agree before any could happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If he wanted to end things, she\u2019d leave. If he didn\u2019t, he\u2019d fix this himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen let\u2019s go,\u201d Harold grunted, leaning on his cane as he walked out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nicole smirked at Adriana before turning away, texting Danielle with glee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re taking Adriana for a blood test. She\u2019s definitely not pregnant. She\u2019s done for.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
For Harold, confirming Adriana wasn\u2019t pregnant would be huge.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A woman who got close to Curtis for money, lying the whole time\u2014he\u2019d never let her stay in the family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Matthew glanced back at Adriana with a trace of pity. He wanted to say something, but she ignored him and followed Margaret out of the hotel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He sighed. He didn\u2019t care if she hated him now. One day, she\u2019d understand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everything he was doing was for her own good.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was still too naive and emotional, and she had no idea how deep the Lincoln family\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
power ran.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Someone like Curtis could only bring her trouble.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At Haldoria Hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana arrived with them. Harold had the hospital director arrange VIP service and a private blood draw.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t want to give her a chance to pull any tricks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease wait about two hours. We\u2019ll rush the results,\u201d the hospital director said to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold sat in the lounge, his face stiff.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He couldn\u2019t wait to see what kind of excuse she\u2019d come up with once the results were out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the corner, Margaret leaned close and whispered nervously, \u201cAdriana, just tell me the truth. Are you pregnant or not?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Adriana shook her head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She wasn\u2019t. That was why she\u2019d been trying to stay out of sight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cCurtis told me his family has a rule\u2013if the wife gets pregnant, they can\u2019t divorce for three years. So I \u2026 \u201d she said softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She just wanted to hold on a little longer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hold on to the title of Mrs. Lincoln.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To that sense of safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was an orphan. Adjusting back home after studying abroad took time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If she could stay married for three years, it would give her a foundation to stand on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By then, even if the Langfords or the Joneses wanted revenge, it wouldn\u2019t be so easy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI see.\u201d Margaret sighed. \u201cAnd what does Curtis think?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis wants to buy time, wants me to get pregnant soon,\u201d Adriana admitted quietly, lowering her head. \u201cBut it hasn\u2019t happened.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nicole strutted over, smirking. \u201cAdriana, the results will be out soon. I can\u2019t wait to see your face when they are. You probably don\u2019t know this, but Harold despises women like you\u2013flirty and greedy for money. Once the results are out, you\u2019ll get what\u2019s coming.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana clenched her fists but stayed silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana, maybe you should apologize to Harold now,\u201d Margaret suggested. \u201cI can come with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana shook her head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whatever happened, she would face it herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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In the tense atmosphere of the hospital, Adriana stands at the precipice of her own emotional reckoning. The weight of her choices hangs heavily on her shoulders, and the impending blood test feels like a culmination of all the fears and insecurities she has harbored since her marriage to Curtis. The pressure from Harold and the biting remarks from Nicole only serve to amplify her anxiety, yet within her, a flicker of resolve begins to ignite. She understands that her identity and future are tied to the outcome of this test, and while the idea of being pregnant once felt like a potential lifeline, it now looms as a reminder of the precariousness of her situation. As she steels herself against the judgment of those around her, she realizes that the only way forward is to confront the truth, whatever it may be.<\/p>\n
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Ultimately, this chapter marks a pivotal moment in Adriana\u2019s journey toward self-discovery and empowerment. No longer willing to be a pawn in the games of the Lincoln family, she embraces the reality of her circumstances with a newfound determination. The fear of losing her place in the family or being labeled as deceitful no longer holds the same power over her. Instead, she recognizes that her worth is not defined by the opinions of others, but by her own choices and the strength she possesses to face the consequences. In this moment of vulnerability, Adriana begins to reclaim her agency, understanding that healing can only begin when she chooses to listen to her own heart rather than the expectations of those who seek to control her.<\/p>\n
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In the upcoming chapter, readers can expect a whirlwind of emotions and revelations as Adriana confronts the reality of her situation. The tension in the hospital is palpable, and with the blood test results looming, every character\u2019s motives will be put to the test. Will Adriana\u2019s fears of being unworthy and unwanted be confirmed, or will she find a way to defy the expectations placed upon her? As the clock ticks down to the moment of truth, the stakes couldn\u2019t be higher. Harold\u2019s unyielding demeanor and Curtis\u2019s conflicting desires will only amplify the pressure, forcing Adriana to navigate a web of family dynamics that threaten to unravel her very identity.<\/p>\n
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Moreover, the chapter promises to delve deeper into the intricate relationships and hidden agendas that bind the characters together. As Nicole\u2019s smug confidence clashes with Margaret\u2019s protective instincts, the lines between ally and adversary blur, leaving Adriana to fend for herself in a world where loyalty is as fragile as glass. Readers will be left on the edge of their seats, questioning who truly has Adriana\u2019s best interests at heart. Will she emerge from this ordeal stronger and more resolute, or will she succumb to the weight of familial expectations? The answers lie just beyond the horizon, waiting to be unveiled in a dramatic turn of events that could alter the course of her life forever.<\/p>\n
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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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