In Chapter 133 of \u201cWhen Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen,\u201d Gary and Irene engage in a tense conversation about their differing views on parenthood. Gary proposes the idea of a surrogate, hoping to create a child that belongs to both of them, but Irene firmly rejects the notion, expressing her belief that she wouldn\u2019t be a good mother. This dialogue reveals the emotional strain in their relationship, with Gary\u2019s longing for a family clashing against Irene\u2019s deep-seated fears and convictions.<\/p>\n
As the conversation unfolds, there\u2019s a playful yet poignant moment where Irene jokingly suggests a bet about the results of a paternity test. Gary\u2019s response, filled with sincerity, highlights his commitment to her and the seriousness of their situation. The tension between them is palpable, yet there\u2019s an undercurrent of affection that suggests their bond is still strong despite their disagreements. Irene\u2019s teasing reveals her desire for hope amidst their struggles, while Gary\u2019s determination showcases his unwavering love for her.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to Adriana, who is grappling with the reality of her potential pregnancy. Her excitement and anxiety are palpable as she processes the possibility of becoming a mother. Curtis\u2019s supportive presence adds warmth to the scene, contrasting with the tension surrounding their lives, particularly with the looming threat posed by Nicole and Danielle. The couple\u2019s intimate moment is interrupted by a phone call that brings shocking news about Nicole\u2019s identity, adding a layer of urgency to the unfolding drama.<\/p>\n
Curtis\u2019s revelation about Nicole being a fraud brings a sense of relief, as it opens up new possibilities for him and Adriana. However, it also highlights the precarious nature of their situation, as Curtis grapples with family obligations and the pressure of an arranged engagement. Adriana\u2019s probing questions about his commitment to her and the engagement reveal the complexities of their relationship, as she seeks clarity amidst the chaos.<\/p>\n
The chapter closes with a sense of uncertainty as Curtis reflects on his past promises and the tangled web of familial expectations. The emotional weight of their circumstances looms large, leaving both characters at a crossroads where decisions must be made, and truths must be confronted. The interplay of love, fear, and the search for identity continues to shape their journey, setting the stage for the challenges that lie ahead.<\/p>\n
**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn**<\/p>\n
**Chapter 133: False Nicole**<\/p>\n
Gary sat across from Irene, an unwavering determination etched on his face. \u201cI know,\u201d he said, his voice steady. He understood her well; Irene was not the type to yield her beliefs for anyone\u2019s sake.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow about we consider going overseas for\u2026 a surrogate?\u201d he proposed, locking eyes with her, the seriousness of his tone leaving no room for misinterpretation. He envisioned a child that belonged to both of them\u2014his and Irene\u2019s. The thought of raising someone else\u2019s child was simply unacceptable to him.<\/p>\n
Irene\u2019s expression shifted, a frown forming as she processed his suggestion. \u201cListen, I don\u2019t want kids\u2014not because I\u2019m afraid of the pain of childbirth or because I refuse to carry a child myself. It\u2019s deeper than that. I genuinely don\u2019t believe I would be a good mother. So just drop it,\u201d she stated firmly, her resolve unshakeable.<\/p>\n
Gary fell silent, the weight of her words pressing heavily upon him. In a moment of frustration, he leaned closer, playfully biting her cheek, a gesture that was both affectionate and exasperated.<\/p>\n
He knew, deep down, that this woman would never concede to his desires.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe paternity test is still in the works. The earliest we\u2019ll have results is tomorrow night,\u201d he said, his voice low and hoarse, the tension palpable between them.<\/p>\n
Irene\u2019s lips curled into a smirk, a glint of mischief in her eyes. \u201cWanna make a bet? If this test shows that the sample is from my niece, I\u2019ll have a baby with you. How does that sound?\u201d<\/p>\n
Gary didn\u2019t flinch, his mind racing with the memories of countless paternity tests they had conducted over the years. They had searched tirelessly, perhaps running nearly a hundred tests, and not once had any returned with Nicole\u2019s name attached. If finding Nicole had been a simple task, Irene wouldn\u2019t be joking about it so casually.<\/p>\n
\u201cUgh, you\u2019re no fun,\u201d Irene huffed, rolling her eyes in mock annoyance. \u201cCan\u2019t you at least give me a glimmer of hope?\u201d<\/p>\n
With a resigned sigh, Gary met her gaze, his expression softening. \u201cAlright. If the results come back and it truly is your niece Nicole, then you marry me. And you give me a baby.\u201d<\/p>\n
Irene narrowed her eyes, skepticism dancing in her features. \u201cYou wouldn\u2019t tamper with the paternity test results, would you?\u201d<\/p>\n
Gary held her gaze, his eyes deep and unwavering. \u201cDo you really think I would jeopardize the one thing that means the most to you?\u201d<\/p>\n
Caught off guard by his sincerity, Irene\u2019s demeanor softened, a wave of guilt washing over her. She wrapped her arms around his neck, offering him a sweet, disarming smile. \u201cAw, don\u2019t be mad, baby. You know I didn\u2019t mean it like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
A silence enveloped them, thick with unspoken words. It was a familiar dance; she had a knack for getting under his skin, time and time again. From the moment he had met her, it felt as though she had ensnared him completely, wrapping him tightly around her finger.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, at Curtis\u2019s place, Adriana had just stepped out of the shower, her thoughts swirling as she lay on the bed, cradling her stomach. Was there truly a baby growing inside her?<\/p>\n
She had spent hours scouring the internet, reading through forums that confirmed it was normal to experience spotting during embryo implantation. The realization struck her: that day hadn\u2019t been her period\u2014it meant she was pregnant.<\/p>\n
Her cheeks flushed a deep red as she dove under the covers, squirming and rolling around like a little worm, overwhelmed by the reality of her situation. She was actually pregnant. For real.<\/p>\n
When Curtis emerged from the bathroom, the sight that met him was Adriana wriggling beneath the blanket like a chubby caterpillar. He couldn\u2019t help but chuckle as he moved to sit beside her on the bed. \u201cI cleared part of my schedule. I\u2019ll be home with you all week. After that, I\u2019ll go with you for the blood test,\u201d he said, his voice warm and reassuring.<\/p>\n
Curtis felt an urgent need to be by her side during this pivotal time. The atmosphere surrounding them was still tense, particularly with Nicole and Danielle stirring up trouble. Although Danielle was preoccupied with the issues stemming from Chandler\u2019s company, Nicole\u2014bless her na\u00efvet\u00e9\u2014was still lurking around, clearly plotting something.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeriously?\u201d Adriana peeked her head out from the covers, her eyes wide with a mix of surprise and joy. She couldn\u2019t quite articulate why Curtis\u2019s promise to stay with her filled her with such happiness, but it did.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah,\u201d Curtis affirmed with a nod, his smile brightening the room.<\/p>\n
Just then, his phone buzzed, cutting through their moment. He affectionately ruffled Adriana\u2019s hair before standing up to take the call.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Lincoln, the second paternity test you requested me to run discreetly\u2014it\u2019s complete. Nicole is a fraud. She\u2019s not the real Nicole at all,\u201d Kenneth\u2019s voice came through, low and serious.<\/p>\n
Curtis let out a cold laugh, the absurdity of the situation not lost on him. Chandler and Danielle had truly become careless. \u201cLet Jeremy know, but do it quietly. Make it clear he can\u2019t trust anyone around him anymore. He needs to handle this however he sees fit,\u201d he instructed, a sense of urgency in his tone.<\/p>\n
At that moment, Curtis felt the weight of the world on Jeremy\u2019s shoulders. Surrounded by wolves, he was far from safe. If he had any sense, he\u2019d start cleaning house\u2014beginning with Chandler, his illegitimate son, and that troublesome granddaughter of his, Danielle.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, sir,\u201d Kenneth replied before the call ended.<\/p>\n
Curtis hung up, a newfound lightness lifting his spirits. The revelation that Nicole was a fake meant his engagement to the Bartons could be delayed yet again. And with Adriana now pregnant, Harold had no valid reason to continue pressuring for a divorce.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis, may I ask you something?\u201d Adriana\u2019s voice broke through his thoughts as she poked her head out from beneath the covers, curiosity sparkling in her eyes.<\/p>\n
She wondered why, if he loved Cynthia so deeply, he hadn\u2019t simply called off the engagement with the Bartons. Why was he using her as a shield? \u201cYou\u2019re Harold\u2019s only grandson. That engagement with the Bartons\u2026 it doesn\u2019t have to happen, does it?\u201d<\/p>\n
If Curtis truly wanted to break it off, what could Harold possibly do to stop him?<\/p>\n
But instead of taking a stand, Curtis seemed to only come up with excuses to prolong the inevitable.<\/p>\n
His expression darkened, tension creeping into his features.<\/p>\n
Adriana\u2019s heart raced, panic setting in. \u201cI-I\u2019m sorry. Was that too forward?\u201d Had she crossed a line? Did she touch a nerve with Curtis?<\/p>\n
Curtis forced a smile, though it didn\u2019t quite reach his eyes. \u201cIt\u2019s fine. Nicole\u2019s mother and my mom were childhood best friends. The engagement was arranged by them years ago. Nicole\u2019s parents were murdered in Haldoria. After that, the real Nicole vanished\u2026 and it became my mother\u2019s greatest regret. She passed away young, and before she died, I promised her I would find the real Nicole and marry her.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the weight of his words settled between them, the room fell into a contemplative silence. The tangled web of their lives continued to grow, and the truth was still waiting just around the corner.<\/p>\n
**Chapter 134: Missing for Two Days**<\/p>\n
In the aftermath of their conversations, both Gary and Irene found themselves at a crossroads, each grappling with the implications of their choices. Gary\u2019s unwavering determination to build a family with Irene clashed against her deep-seated fears of motherhood, laying bare the complexities of their relationship. The playful banter between them, once a source of joy, now carried an undercurrent of tension, as they navigated the choppy waters of their desires and fears. Irene\u2019s jest about the paternity test revealed the fragility of their hopes, while Gary\u2019s sincere commitment to her well-being exposed the depths of his love. In this moment, they were not just partners but two souls entwined in a dance of vulnerability, each hesitant to fully embrace the future that lay ahead.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Curtis and Adriana stood on the precipice of a life-altering revelation, their bond strengthened by the impending arrival of a child. Yet, as Curtis grappled with the weight of his family\u2019s expectations and the shadow of a false engagement, he found himself torn between duty and desire. Adriana\u2019s innocent questions pierced through his defenses, illuminating the tangled history that bound him to Nicole and the Bartons. The truth about Nicole\u2019s identity loomed large, promising to unravel the carefully woven fabric of their lives. As both couples faced their respective dilemmas, the emotional stakes escalated, leaving them to confront not only the truths of their pasts but also the uncertain futures that awaited them. In this intricate tapestry of love, fear, and hope, the characters stood poised for transformation, ready to either embrace the changes ahead or remain ensnared by their own insecurities.<\/p>\n
In the upcoming Chapter 134, titled \u201cMissing for Two Days,\u201d readers can expect the tension to reach a boiling point as the threads of deception and longing intertwine even further. With the shocking revelation that Nicole is an imposter, Curtis is now faced with the daunting task of unraveling the truth behind her disappearance. As he grapples with the implications of this discovery, the stakes are raised significantly for both him and Adriana. Will Curtis finally take a stand against the engagement that binds him to a past he wishes to escape? Or will he remain ensnared by the promises made to his mother, even as Adriana\u2019s pregnancy complicates matters further?<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the emotional landscape of Gary and Irene will also shift dramatically. Their playful banter over the paternity test results will quickly turn serious as they confront the realities of their relationship and the future they envision together. With the clock ticking down to the test results, anticipation will mount\u2014will Irene\u2019s skepticism turn into a commitment, or will her fears hold her back? As secrets unfold and loyalties are tested, the chapter promises to delve deeper into the characters\u2019 psyches, revealing vulnerabilities and desires that have long been buried. Expect heart-wrenching decisions, unexpected twists, and the ever-present question: how far will they go to protect the ones they love?<\/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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