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In Chapter 165 of \u201cWhen Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen,\u201d the story unfolds with Adriana and Curtis sharing a moment on the balcony, where Adriana expresses her desire to post a photo on Instagram. Their interaction is filled with warmth and unspoken feelings, highlighting Adriana\u2019s longing for connection and her wish to capture the essence of their time together. Despite the uncharted territory of their relationship, she finds solace in Curtis\u2019s kindness, which contrasts sharply with the turmoil she feels regarding her past with Matthew.<\/p>\n
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As Adriana revels in her moment of happiness, Matthew finds himself spiraling into despair at a bar, intoxicated and emotionally volatile. He loudly declares his refusal to marry Natasha, asserting that their engagement is over. His emotional breakdown is exacerbated by the realization that Adriana has moved on, and he becomes consumed with jealousy and heartbreak upon seeing her photo with Curtis. This moment serves as a turning point for Matthew, revealing his deep-seated feelings for Adriana and his desperation to reclaim what he believes he has lost.<\/p>\n
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The chapter delves into Matthew\u2019s internal struggle, as he battles the pain of losing Adriana, whom he once considered his sanctuary amidst life\u2019s chaos. His memories of their time together are bittersweet, filled with love and devotion that now feels out of reach. When Danielle enters the scene, she offers Matthew a potential avenue for revenge against Curtis, hinting at dark secrets that could be used to manipulate the situation. This introduces a new layer of conflict, as Matthew grapples with the temptation of vengeance while still reeling from his emotional turmoil.<\/p>\n
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Ultimately, the chapter captures the contrasting emotions of joy and despair, connection and isolation. Adriana\u2019s fleeting happiness stands in stark contrast to Matthew\u2019s chaotic state, emphasizing the complexities of love and the choices that shape their lives. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that both characters are at pivotal crossroads, with their pasts looming heavily over their present decisions and emotions.<\/p>\n
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**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn**<\/p>\n
**Chapter 165: Insane Matthew**<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis, do you think I can share this on Instagram?\u201d she inquired, her voice bubbling with enthusiasm, a hint of mischief dancing in her tone.<\/p>\n
Curtis, perched beside her, leaned against the balcony railing, his gaze lost in the rhythmic dance of the waves below. \u201cYou don\u2019t need my permission,\u201d he replied, his eyes still fixated on the horizon. \u201cJust do what makes you happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adriana felt a thrill rush through her as she leaned in, her shoulder gently brushing against his arm, a silent invitation. \u201cThen let\u2019s capture this moment together,\u201d she suggested, her voice soft, almost a whisper.<\/p>\n
As Curtis turned his head, she caught a fleeting glimpse of a smile playing at the corners of his lips. It was a small victory, but it felt monumental.<\/p>\n
In that instant, she yearned to preserve everything: his face, the warmth radiating from him, the serene silence that enveloped them like a comforting blanket.<\/p>\n
She wanted tangible proof that this moment was real, a safeguard against the day when everything might unravel.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright then,\u201d he finally conceded, a hint of a smile lingering. \u201cLet\u2019s do it.\u201d<\/p>\n
He had never denied her anything. Not once.<\/p>\n
His kindness wrapped around her heart, tightening it with a mix of gratitude and longing. She wished for him to experience nothing but the best life had to offer.<\/p>\n
Back in Haldoria, when Nicole had hurled her insults at him, Adriana felt the fury boiling within her. The urge to slap the smugness off Nicole\u2019s face had nearly consumed her, driven by a fierce need to protect him from that hurt.<\/p>\n
Yet, despite their growing closeness, there remained a chasm of understanding between them.<\/p>\n
Curtis never spoke of the Bartons\u2019 engagement. He never offered an explanation for why he felt trapped in it. Why he would choose to marry a woman he hardly knew over severing ties with that deal.<\/p>\n
Adriana yearned to ask him, the question burning on her tongue, but it felt like a forbidden topic, akin to prodding a wound that had yet to heal.<\/p>\n
That night, she shared the photo of them on the balcony, his arm draped around her shoulders, the sunset casting a golden hue over the world behind them.<\/p>\n
Her followers were minimal; she had cut ties with most of her old college friends. Yet, one person remained unblocked\u2014Matthew.<\/p>\n
Perhaps it was childish. Perhaps it was an act of revenge. But she wanted him to see it.<\/p>\n
When the notification chimed\u2014\u201cMatthew liked your photo\u201d\u2014Adriana found herself staring at it, the screen dimming as time passed unnoticed.<\/p>\n
She had no idea what emotions flooded through him upon seeing it, and truthfully, she didn\u2019t care anymore.<\/p>\n
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As Adriana and Curtis reveled in the fiery glow of the ocean at sunset, Matthew sat in a dimly lit bar, surrounded by a sea of half-empty bottles. He was intoxicated, his words slurred yet loud enough to echo through the room. \u201cI\u2019m not getting married!\u201d he bellowed, slamming his glass onto the table with a force that startled nearby patrons. \u201cI\u2019m done. I refuse to marry Natasha!\u201d<\/p>\n
Darren leaned in, concern etched on his pale face. \u201cYou\u2019ve lost your mind, man.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maybe he truly had.<\/p>\n
\u201cMatthew, what the hell does that even mean?\u201d Natasha burst into the private room, her heels clicking sharply against the wooden floor, fury radiating from her.<\/p>\n
Matthew lifted his gaze from his drink, his eyes glassy and unfocused. \u201cIt means the engagement is off,\u201d he replied, his words slurring together. \u201cWe\u2019re finished. No wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n
Natasha froze, her expression shifting from shock to fury. In one swift motion, she seized the nearest glass of wine and flung it at him, the red liquid splattering across his face. \u201cYou\u2019re going to regret this,\u201d she spat before storming out, the door slamming behind her, the sound reverberating in the tense silence.<\/p>\n
Matthew stood there, drenched in wine, his heart racing. In a fit of rage, he hurled his phone at Darren\u2019s chest. \u201cShe went to Neocoralis. With Curtis!\u201d<\/p>\n
His voice was raw, a mixture of anger and heartbreak. \u201cShe posted it online. She\u2019s taunting me. I know she still cares. I can feel it\u2014she still loves me.\u201d<\/p>\n
He pressed his fingers against his temples, battling the throbbing ache in his head. \u201cDarren, I need your help. I have to bring her back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Darren stared at him, disbelief etched on his face. They had been friends since childhood, weathering storms together. He got along with Curtis too, but there was an underlying fear of him. Seeing Matthew in this state\u2014drunk, obsessed, utterly broken\u2014felt surreal. Matthew was his brother, and he was spiraling over one woman.<\/p>\n
\u201cMan, you\u2019ve lost it,\u201d Darren said quietly, trying to temper the situation. \u201cShe\u2019s not special. Just another spoiled girl. There are plenty like her.\u201d<\/p>\n
Matthew shoved him violently, the chair scraping across the floor as he did. \u201cShut up! She\u2019s nothing like them!\u201d<\/p>\n
His voice cracked, desperation seeping through the anger.<\/p>\n
He thought of her\u2014the way her eyes sparkled when she smiled at him, the soft melody of her laughter, the way she could silence the chaos of the world simply by being near him.<\/p>\n
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The years they spent together were the most serene of Matthew\u2019s life. Even when the Langford Group was engulfed in turmoil, his heart found solace in Adriana\u2019s presence.<\/p>\n
Adriana wasn\u2019t just a girl; she was a sanctuary. The only part of his life that felt free from the relentless battles.<\/p>\n
She had learned to cook for him, crafting his favorite meals with love, her eyes shining with unwavering devotion. She had loved him fiercely, a passion that both thrilled and terrified him.<\/p>\n
And now she was gone. The woman who once couldn\u2019t fathom life without him had walked away.<\/p>\n
The door creaked open once more. \u201cMr. Langford,\u201d a voice called out.<\/p>\n
Danielle stepped inside, her presence sharp and commanding. She had waited until Curtis and Adriana left Haldoria before making her entrance.<\/p>\n
Matthew\u2019s eyes narrowed, suspicion creeping in. \u201cWhat are you doing here?\u201d<\/p>\n
With a calm smile, she gestured to the waiter, who promptly delivered a small glass of hangover remedy to the table. \u201cI\u2019ve heard the rumors,\u201d she said softly. \u201cThe one about the illegitimate child. I can help you. My way will make you untouchable in Haldoria. Interested?\u201d<\/p>\n
Matthew let out a dry laugh. \u201cYou think I\u2019m foolish enough to buy into that? I know deals like that always come with hidden blades.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t trust me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Danielle crossed her legs, leaning closer, her eyes glinting with intrigue. \u201cPerhaps you should clear the room first. What I\u2019m about to reveal pertains to Curtis\u2019s father.\u201d<\/p>\n
That caught his attention. He turned to Darren, the fog of alcohol lifting from his mind. \u201cGet everyone out. Now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Darren hesitated, unease settling in his gut. He knew Danielle was trouble, and everyone was aware of it. And Curtis\u2014he was the last person anyone wanted to make an enemy of.<\/p>\n
Some time ago, he had assisted Matthew in devising a scheme to mess with Adriana. Curtis had caught the entire thing on video, leading to Matthew being locked at home for two weeks, facing relentless scolding from his father until he felt like he might break.<\/p>\n
Darren didn\u2019t want to witness Matthew and Curtis tearing each other apart over a woman. His voice came out low and cautious. \u201cMatthew\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLeave,\u201d Matthew muttered, pressing his fingers to his forehead as if Darren\u2019s voice added to the pounding pain.<\/p>\n
Darren let out a long breath, stood, and gestured for the others to follow him out, leaving Matthew alone with Danielle.<\/p>\n
Danielle\u2019s smile was small but razor-sharp. \u201cYou know what gets to Curtis the most? His parents.\u201d<\/p>\n
Everyone in Harborton was aware of the tragedy that had befallen Curtis\u2019s father years ago. A terrible accident had claimed both of his legs, transforming him into a tempest of anger and unpredictable mood swings. No one ever knew what would trigger his next outburst.<\/p>\n
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As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow on Adriana and Curtis, a poignant realization settled within her heart. This moment, captured in a photograph, held the essence of everything she yearned for\u2014connection, safety, and the fleeting joy of companionship. Yet, beneath the surface, the shadows of unspoken words loomed large, particularly regarding Curtis\u2019s engagement to Natasha. Adriana found herself teetering on the edge of vulnerability, grappling with the bittersweet thrill of being close to someone who was still bound by invisible chains. Her heart swelled with gratitude for Curtis\u2019s kindness, but it also ached with the knowledge that their happiness was marred by the complexities of the past. She had shared her life with Matthew, but now, standing beside Curtis, she felt an exhilarating sense of possibility, even as the specter of her former love lingered in the background.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Matthew\u2019s tumultuous emotions brewed like a storm, ignited by the sight of Adriana\u2019s photo. His heart raced with a mix of anger and desperation, the remnants of their shared history clawing at him with relentless intensity. In the dimly lit bar, surrounded by echoes of his past, he confronted his own demons\u2014his failed engagement, the bitterness of loss, and the realization that he had let the best part of his life slip away. As Danielle\u2019s words hung in the air, promising a path to reclaiming what he had lost, Matthew found himself at a crossroads. Would he continue to spiral into obsession, or could he summon the strength to confront the truth of his feelings for Adriana? In the end, both Adriana and Matthew stood on the precipice of change, their emotional arcs intertwined yet divergent, each grappling with the weight of their choices as they navigated the complexities of love, loss, and the longing for healing.<\/p>\n
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In the upcoming chapter, readers can expect the tension between Matthew and Curtis to escalate dramatically as the stakes rise higher than ever. With Matthew\u2019s emotional state spiraling out of control, fueled by jealousy and desperation, the confrontation between him and Curtis seems inevitable. As Matthew grapples with his feelings for Adriana and the harsh reality of his engagement to Natasha, his reckless behavior could lead to unforeseen consequences. Will he act on his impulses and risk everything to win Adriana back, or will he find himself caught in a web of deceit that could destroy not only his relationship with her but also his long-standing friendship with Curtis?<\/p>\n
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Moreover, Danielle\u2019s presence introduces an intriguing layer of manipulation and danger. Her cryptic offer concerning Curtis\u2019s father hints at dark secrets that could shatter the fragile peace between the two men. As Matthew wrestles with his emotions, he must also navigate Danielle\u2019s sinister motives, which may compel him to make choices that could haunt him forever. Will he succumb to her temptations, or will he find the strength to resist and confront his true feelings for Adriana? The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the complexities of love, loyalty, and betrayal, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, eager to discover what fate has in store for these intertwined lives.<\/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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