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In Chapter 156, titled \u201cGoodbye,\u201d the tension escalates as Matthew confronts his mother, Elise, over her interference in his relationship with Adriana. Matthew stands protectively in front of Adriana, asserting that he can handle the situation regarding Mia\u2019s legal troubles without his mother\u2019s involvement. Elise, however, expresses her anger and frustration, emphasizing the potential consequences of Matthew\u2019s actions on their family reputation, particularly regarding his grandfather\u2019s loyalty.<\/p>\n
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As the confrontation unfolds, Elise\u2019s determination to protect Mia becomes evident, leading her to dismiss Matthew\u2019s feelings and intentions. She leaves the room with Natasha and Felicia, believing that Matthew\u2019s focus should be on saving Mia rather than on his relationship with Adriana. However, the emotional distance between Matthew and Adriana is palpable, as she expresses her unwillingness to help with Mia\u2019s case, reinforcing the divide that has grown between them.<\/p>\n
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Matthew\u2019s attempts to connect with Adriana are met with her cold resolve, as she firmly states that she will not sign anything to aid Mia or Rufus. Despite his pleas for them to return to their previous relationship, Adriana walks away, feeling the weight of betrayal from their classmates and the unbearable situation. Her heart aches as she realizes that their past connection is irretrievable.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Curtis is preoccupied with his work and personal life, making abrupt decisions about his schedule as he prepares for his honeymoon. However, his plans are disrupted when he receives unsolicited information from Nicole, suggesting that Adriana is rekindling her relationship with Matthew. This revelation darkens Curtis\u2019s mood, adding to the emotional turmoil of the chapter as he grapples with feelings of betrayal and confusion.<\/p>\n
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The chapter concludes with Curtis feeling overwhelmed by the unfolding drama, leaving readers with a sense of impending conflict and unresolved emotions between the characters. The themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of relationships are central to this poignant narrative.<\/p>\n
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**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn**
\n**Chapter 156: Goodbye**<\/p>\n
Matthew\u2019s expression darkened as he stepped protectively in front of Adriana, his body tense. \u201cMom, you promised you wouldn\u2019t come after Adriana. I told you I would take care of this myself,\u201d he declared, his voice firm yet laced with an undercurrent of desperation.<\/p>\n
Elise\u2019s eyes flashed with anger. \u201cHandle what exactly?\u201d she snapped, her voice rising. \u201cYour version of handling things involves hiring a lawyer to plead for a reduced sentence? Mia cannot go to jail!\u201d The weight of her words hung in the air, heavy with the implications of family loyalty and desperation.<\/p>\n
Matthew stood his ground, his jaw set. \u201cThey broke the law. A reduced sentence is already the best outcome we can hope for,\u201d he replied, his tone unwavering as he defended Adriana.<\/p>\n
With a swift motion, Elise slammed her hand on the table, rising to her full height, her frustration palpable. \u201cMatthew, your grandpa loves Mia the most! If you mess this up, you\u2019ll have to face the consequences alone. Once your grandpa loses faith in you and allows that illegitimate son into the family, you will lose your standing with the Langfords entirely!\u201d Her words were sharp, cutting through the tension like a knife.<\/p>\n
Matthew\u2019s face tightened, the reality of her words sinking in.<\/p>\n
Elise gestured for Natasha and Felicia to follow her, a clear indication that she wanted to give Matthew and Adriana some \u201cprivate space\u201d to talk. She was willing to sacrifice her own son if it meant saving Mia, her determination unwavering.<\/p>\n
But her confidence in Matthew was misplaced.<\/p>\n
Adriana had made it clear\u2014she no longer wanted him.<\/p>\n
Natasha shot Matthew a bitter glance, took a deep, steadying breath, and then followed Elise and Felicia out of the room, her heart heavy with unspoken words.<\/p>\n
Felicia, fully aware of Elise\u2019s intentions, chose not to intervene. Her focus was solely on saving Rufus, the true gem of the Jones family. In her eyes, Natasha was merely an accessory, a pawn in the family\u2019s business marriage strategies.<\/p>\n
Cheryl, with a scoff, exited as well. As she passed by, she slyly snapped a picture of Matthew and Adriana with her phone, a mischievous glint in her eye. She planned to send it to Curtis, hoping to stir trouble by suggesting that Adriana still had feelings for Matthew. She wanted Curtis to believe that Adriana was being unfaithful.<\/p>\n
With that, the room fell silent, leaving only Matthew and Adriana amidst the remnants of their shattered connection.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana, I\u2019m truly sorry,\u201d Matthew said, his voice laced with concern. \u201cI had no idea Natasha would bring my mom here. Are you alright? Did they hurt you?\u201d His eyes searched hers, desperate for reassurance.<\/p>\n
Adriana maintained her distance, a wall of resolve between them. \u201cI\u2019m Curtis\u2019s wife. They wouldn\u2019t dare lay a finger on me,\u201d she replied, her tone cool and detached.<\/p>\n
Matthew\u2019s heart sank at her words, and a bitter smile crept onto his face. \u201cSo, you\u2019re still angry with me\u2026\u201d he murmured, the pain evident in his voice.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Langford, you\u2019re overthinking this. I\u2019m not mad,\u201d Adriana insisted, shaking her head firmly. \u201cBut please, don\u2019t waste your time. I won\u2019t drop the case, and I won\u2019t sign anything to help Mia or Rufus. Just give up.\u201d Her resolve was like steel, unyielding and clear.<\/p>\n
Matthew nodded slowly, the weight of her words settling heavily on his shoulders. \u201cI\u2019m not trying to force you into anything. I tried to stop my mom. I told them I would take care of everything\u2026 I did it to keep them from bothering you,\u201d he explained, his voice tinged with regret.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, if that\u2019s the case, then there\u2019s really no reason for us to meet again. Goodbye,\u201d Adriana said, her heart aching as she turned to leave. The thought of remaining for the class gathering felt unbearable. Her classmates, even the teacher, had sided with Cheryl, and the sense of betrayal was suffocating.<\/p>\n
Her eyes stung with unshed tears, and she longed to escape before the dam broke.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana\u2026\u201d Matthew\u2019s voice was hoarse, his breath uneven. \u201cWhen can we go back to how we used to be?\u201d His words hung in the air, filled with longing and regret.<\/p>\n
Ignoring him, Adriana opened the door, her heart heavy. They would never return to those days.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Curtis wrapped up the last of his tasks in the CEO\u2019s office at the Lincoln Group\u2019s Haldoria branch. As he stepped out of the meeting room, he commanded, \u201cDon\u2019t schedule anything for tomorrow or the day after.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kenneth blinked in confusion. \u201cTomorrow and the day after? Mr. Lincoln, you already have two days off starting the day after tomorrow,\u201d he replied, trying to keep up with Curtis\u2019s abrupt decisions.<\/p>\n
Curtis halted, fixing Kenneth with a piercing gaze. \u201cDo you think I rushed through all my work just so you could fill my schedule again?\u201d His tone was sharp, leaving no room for argument.<\/p>\n
Kenneth stiffened, bowing his head in submission. \u201cNo\u2026 I didn\u2019t mean to imply that,\u201d he stammered.<\/p>\n
Curtis smirked slightly, feeling that four days off wasn\u2019t nearly enough. \u201cAdd my annual leave to that,\u201d he instructed, his voice final.<\/p>\n
Kenneth\u2019s mouth twitched in response; whatever Curtis said was law.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Lincoln, are you traveling for work? Should I accompany you?\u201d Kenneth asked, genuinely perplexed. He had never been in a relationship and had no frame of reference for Curtis\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n
Curtis replied bluntly, \u201cI\u2019m going on my honeymoon. Why on earth would you want to come?\u201d His words were straightforward, leaving no room for misunderstanding.<\/p>\n
Kenneth\u2019s jaw dropped, but he quickly swallowed his shock. In that moment, he realized how deeply in love Curtis must be\u2014and perhaps a little cruel about it, too.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m leaving early today,\u201d Curtis announced, his mind already shifting to picking up Adriana from the restaurant.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, Mr. Lincoln,\u201d Kenneth replied, eager to comply.<\/p>\n
As Curtis grabbed his phone, ready to message Adriana, a flurry of images from Nicole flooded his screen instead.<\/p>\n
\u201cLook, Curtis!\u201d Nicole\u2019s voice rang out, brimming with self-satisfaction. \u201cAdriana said she was going to a class dinner, but she went early to meet Matthew. Look at them! They\u2019re clearly not over each other. She\u2019s cheating on you with him!\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtis\u2019s expression darkened, his mind racing. When had he even saved Nicole\u2019s contact information?<\/p>\n
Kenneth, misinterpreting Curtis\u2019s thoughts, chimed in, \u201cI have no idea.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtis nodded, quickly saving the photos before blocking Nicole\u2019s number without a second thought.<\/p>\n
Moments later, he received a message from Danielle. \u201cCurtis, Nicole called me crying. She said you blocked her. Grandpa said you should look after her while you\u2019re in Haldoria. Isn\u2019t this a bit too much?\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtis scowled at the screen, feeling the weight of the unfolding drama.<\/p>\n
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As the echoes of their final conversation lingered in the air, both Matthew and Adriana stood at the precipice of their shattered relationship, grappling with the weight of their choices. Matthew\u2019s heart ached with the realization that the bond they once shared had been irrevocably altered by the pressures of family loyalty and unspoken grievances. His desperate plea for a return to the past fell on deaf ears, leaving him to confront the painful truth that some connections, no matter how cherished, cannot withstand the trials of time and circumstance. Adriana\u2019s resolute farewell was not just an end to their dialogue but a poignant acknowledgment of the walls they had built around their hearts, fortified by betrayal and sorrow.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Curtis\u2019s burgeoning love for Adriana clashed violently with the seeds of doubt sown by Nicole\u2019s manipulations. The images of Adriana and Matthew together ignited a firestorm of jealousy and insecurity within him, threatening to unravel the trust he had placed in their relationship. As he prepared for his honeymoon, a journey meant to celebrate love, he found himself ensnared in a web of misunderstandings and emotional turmoil. The chapter closed on a somber note, underscoring the complexities of love and loyalty, leaving all three characters to navigate the unpredictable terrain of their intertwined fates, each grappling with the consequences of their actions and the unyielding passage of time.<\/p>\n
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**What to Expect in the Next Chapter?**<\/p>\n
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As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, the next chapter promises to delve deeper into the emotional turmoil enveloping Matthew and Adriana. With Adriana\u2019s firm stance against helping Mia and the Langford family, readers can expect a gripping exploration of the consequences of their choices. Will Matthew find a way to mend the rift between them, or will Adriana\u2019s resolve continue to push them further apart? The stakes are higher than ever, and the weight of family expectations looms large, threatening to shatter any semblance of peace they might find.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Curtis\u2019s journey takes an unexpected turn as he grapples with the shocking revelations about Adriana and Matthew. The betrayal he feels from Nicole\u2019s manipulations and the images that flood his screen will undoubtedly lead to a confrontation filled with tension and raw emotion. How will Curtis react to the perceived infidelity? Will he confront Adriana, or will he allow his anger to cloud his judgment? The narrative is poised to unravel the complexities of love, trust, and betrayal, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they anticipate the fallout from these explosive developments.<\/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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