In Chapter 170 of \u201cWhen Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen,\u201d Curtis confronts Harold about his estranged father, Michael, who has reappeared after years of absence. Curtis\u2019s demeanor is cold and detached, reflecting his deep-seated anger and disdain towards Michael, whom he blames for past traumas. As Harold tries to express concern for Michael\u2019s troubles, Curtis remains unyielding, asserting that he has earned everything he has and refuses to share his wealth with someone he views as a coward.<\/p>\n
Harold\u2019s attempts to reach Curtis emotionally reveal his vulnerability and the weight of family ties. He acknowledges that Michael\u2019s return is significant, but Curtis\u2019s bitterness clouds any potential for reconciliation. The tension escalates as Curtis makes it clear that he has no intention of forgiving Michael, feeling that the man who abandoned them does not deserve compassion. This conversation highlights the generational conflict between Harold\u2019s desire for familial unity and Curtis\u2019s hardened resolve to protect what he has built.<\/p>\n
As the discussion progresses, Curtis\u2019s rage intensifies, fueled by memories of the past and the sacrifices he made to restore the Lincoln legacy. He feels betrayed by Michael\u2019s sudden reappearance and is adamant that his father should not benefit from the life Curtis has painstakingly rebuilt. The emotional stakes rise as Curtis\u2019s internal struggle becomes evident; he grapples with the pain of his father\u2019s absence while also feeling justified in his anger.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, the chapter culminates in a standoff between Curtis and Harold, where Curtis\u2019s resolve to keep Michael out of their lives is tested. Harold\u2019s desperation for familial connection clashes with Curtis\u2019s fierce independence, leading to a heartbreaking realization for both characters. The chapter closes with Curtis firmly stating that as long as he is around, Michael will not be welcomed back, underscoring the deep rift that has formed within the family and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it.<\/p>\n
**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn**
\n**Chapter 170: His Disdain**<\/p>\n
Curtis\u2019s face remained an impenetrable mask, devoid of any emotion. \u201cI was on my honeymoon with my wife,\u201d he stated flatly, his voice steady yet laced with disbelief. \u201cAre you seriously telling me you dragged me all the way back here for this?\u201d<\/p>\n
With a languid motion, he sank into the chair, his posture relaxed but his mind anything but. He picked up the golden horse statue from Harold\u2019s desk, its polished surface gleaming under the dim light, and began to spin it idly between his fingers, as if it were a mere toy rather than a symbol of hard-earned success.<\/p>\n
In an instant, Harold snatched the statue from him, his jaw clenched in frustration. He was acutely aware of Curtis\u2019s strength; the boy had the power to crush the delicate piece without a second thought, and that realization sent a shiver down Harold\u2019s spine.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour father called me yesterday,\u201d Harold said, attempting to inject some urgency into the conversation.<\/p>\n
Curtis remained silent, his eyes icy and unyielding, like a winter landscape devoid of warmth.<\/p>\n
With a heavy sigh, Harold pressed on, \u201cHe might be in trouble. It\u2019s been years since he left. He\u2019s still your father, Curtis.\u201d<\/p>\n
There was a softness in Harold\u2019s voice, a hint of vulnerability that had been absent before. The years had chipped away at his once fiery spirit, leaving behind a man who was weary yet still hopeful.<\/p>\n
Michael had vanished from their lives for decades, and now, his sudden reappearance meant something significant. Harold felt the anger he once harbored begin to dissipate, replaced by a reluctant understanding.<\/p>\n
Curtis leaned back in his chair, fingers drumming against the armrest with a rhythm that mirrored his agitation. \u201cI get it, Harold. You\u2019re a father. You care about your son. But every single thing the Lincolns have now? I earned it. You don\u2019t get to just hand him my money.\u201d<\/p>\n
Harold\u2019s brow furrowed in disapproval. \u201cYou\u2019re being ridiculous. He\u2019s still family, Curtis.\u201d<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t need Curtis\u2019s wealth to assist Michael; he had built his own fortune. Yet, hearing Curtis speak with such disdain made a knot form in Harold\u2019s chest.<\/p>\n
Curtis\u2019s lips curled into a bitter smirk, his disdain palpable. \u201cThat man destroyed someone\u2019s life. Her life. He walked away without a second thought, boasting that he didn\u2019t need a dime. And now he\u2019s back, begging for help?\u201d His disdain was thick, almost suffocating. His voice dropped to a chilling whisper. \u201cHe made his choice. He can live with it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtis rose from his chair, the silence between them stretching uncomfortably. \u201cGrandpa, I\u2019m doing better than he ever did. If I ever decide to walk away from the Lincolns, I won\u2019t come crawling back like he did.\u201d<\/p>\n
Harold felt his heart sink. He recognized the gravity in Curtis\u2019s voice, the finality that echoed through the room.<\/p>\n
He had raised that boy, nurtured him through his formative years. He knew that tone well; it wasn\u2019t mere defiance\u2014it was a promise, one that sent a chill down Harold\u2019s spine.<\/p>\n
Curtis\u2019s words were as clear as day. If Michael dared to return, Curtis would leave without a second thought.<\/p>\n
Harold\u2019s gaze lingered on Curtis, the weight of unspoken years pressing heavily against his chest. Curtis was no longer that reckless child; he had transformed into a man, colder and sharper than before. If Michael hadn\u2019t fled when he did, Curtis might have dealt with him in a far more permanent manner.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not asking you to let him come home,\u201d Harold finally said, his voice low and steady. \u201cHe called me. He\u2019s in trouble. He\u2019s in Haldoria now. He has another family. A son. The boy is 19. Curtis, that kid didn\u2019t do anything wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n
Harold\u2019s internal conflict raged. *What am I doing? Am I losing my mind?* But he couldn\u2019t ignore the truth: that boy was also his grandson.<\/p>\n
An intense fire ignited in Curtis\u2019s chest, a burning sensation as though someone had reached inside and twisted his heart. The pain was profound, buried deep where no one could touch it.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo whatever you want,\u201d he replied coldly, his hand twitching against the armrest, fingers growing numb. \u201cI don\u2019t care.\u201d<\/p>\n
If Harold had been seeking peace, he had chosen the wrong moment to speak.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis,\u201d Harold said softly, a hint of desperation creeping into his tone, \u201cit\u2019s been years. You still can\u2019t forgive him?\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtis let out a short, sharp laugh, one that echoed with bitterness.<\/p>\n
\u201cForgive him?\u201d His voice turned steely. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t deserve that word.\u201d<\/p>\n
He pivoted towards the door, his resolve hardening. \u201cWe\u2019re done. If you don\u2019t have anything else, I\u2019m leaving.\u201d<\/p>\n
Harold hesitated, letting Curtis reach the door before calling out, \u201cAt least see him. Give him some money. That\u2019s all I ask.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtis\u2019s laughter was devoid of warmth.<\/p>\n
He understood exactly who Michael was. If he had reached out after all these years, it wasn\u2019t merely for financial assistance. *No, it\u2019s more than that. He\u2019s coming with a plan.*<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen he fled from the Lincolns, the company was on the brink of collapse,\u201d Curtis said, his voice dark and foreboding. \u201cWe were drowning in debt\u2014billions of dollars. He didn\u2019t walk away out of pride; he ran because he was terrified. He didn\u2019t want to face the destruction he caused.\u201d He raised his gaze, fury igniting in his eyes. \u201cA man devoid of courage, talent, and honor doesn\u2019t get to return as if none of it ever happened.\u201d<\/p>\n
His breath quickened, each word fueling his rage.<\/p>\n
It had been years since he had felt such a heavy and suffocating anger. His pulse raced in his ears, hands trembling as every muscle in his body coiled tightly, ready to strike.<\/p>\n
He fought to calm himself, to remain still, but his body refused to obey.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Lincolns and the Lincoln Group wouldn\u2019t even exist today without the Bartons. Without me,\u201d Curtis declared, his tone sharp enough to cut glass. \u201cEvery piece of this empire was crafted by my hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
His words hung heavily in the air, cruel yet undeniably true.<\/p>\n
He was the one who had filled the gaps, who had painstakingly rebuilt the remnants of the Lincolns\u2019 destruction. He was the one who had pulled the Lincoln Group from the ashes, breathing life back into it with sheer determination.<\/p>\n
And now, that man wanted to waltz back in and reap the rewards of what he had bled to create?<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s your father!\u201d Harold shouted, his palm slamming against the desk with such force that the sound reverberated through the room.<\/p>\n
Curtis let out a bitter laugh, refusing to argue.<\/p>\n
He could see the truth in Harold\u2019s eyes; the old man\u2019s heart wasn\u2019t strong enough for a fight.<\/p>\n
That disastrous marriage so long ago had been Harold\u2019s doing, and Curtis\u2014his entire existence\u2014was merely the byproduct of that mistake.<\/p>\n
Sure, Michael had sought an escape. The Lincolns had felt suffocating.<\/p>\n
But now he wanted back in? Not while Curtis still drew breath.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs long as I\u2019m here,\u201d Curtis said coldly, locking eyes with Harold, \u201che\u2019s not coming back.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis family doesn\u2019t revolve around you!\u201d Harold shouted again, his hand striking the desk once more, desperation lacing his voice.<\/p>\n
Curtis remained unmoved, his resolve solid as stone. He could see it clearly now in Harold\u2019s expression.<\/p>\n
The man wasn\u2019t testing him; he had already made his decision. He wanted Michael\u2014and that shiny new family of his\u2014back under the Lincoln roof.<\/p>\n
The thought seared through Curtis\u2019s chest like acid. His throat constricted, and each breath felt heavier than the last.<\/p>\n
In the suffocating silence that followed, the emotional chasm between Curtis and Harold deepened, a rift forged by years of resentment and unhealed wounds. Curtis, once a boy seeking approval, had transformed into a man hardened by betrayal, his heart encased in ice as he clung to the belief that forgiveness was a weakness he could not afford. The weight of his father\u2019s abandonment hung over him like a dark cloud, tainting every memory and every hope he had for reconciliation. Harold, on the other hand, stood as a testament to the complexities of familial love, his desperation to mend the fractured bonds reflecting the pain of a father who had watched his son grow into someone unrecognizable. The clash of their wills echoed through the room, a painful reminder that time had passed, but the wounds remained raw.<\/p>\n
As Curtis turned to leave, the finality of his words lingered in the air, a chilling promise that spoke of an irrevocable choice. He had built his life on the ruins left by Michael\u2019s decisions, and the thought of allowing that man back into his carefully constructed world was unbearable. Harold\u2019s pleas fell on deaf ears, overshadowed by the bitterness that had become Curtis\u2019s armor. Yet, beneath the layers of disdain and anger, there was a flicker of something else\u2014an unresolved longing for connection, a desire to be understood. In that moment, both men stood at a crossroads, their paths diverging yet intertwined by blood. The emotional arc, fraught with pain and unresolved conflict, left them each grappling with the ghosts of their pasts, uncertain of what the future would hold if they could ever find a way to bridge the chasm between them.<\/p>\n
**What to Expect in the Next Chapter?**<\/p>\n
In the upcoming chapter, tensions will reach a boiling point as Curtis grapples with the haunting memories of his father\u2019s abandonment and the implications of Michael\u2019s return. With his icy demeanor still intact, Curtis will be forced to confront not only his feelings of anger and betrayal but also the unsettling reality of family ties that bind him to a man he despises. Harold\u2019s desperate pleas for compassion will clash with Curtis\u2019s steadfast resolve, leading to a confrontation that promises to unravel deeper secrets and buried emotions. Readers can anticipate a gripping exploration of loyalty, resentment, and the complex nature of forgiveness as Curtis\u2019s world teeters on the brink of chaos.<\/p>\n
As the narrative unfolds, the stakes will escalate, drawing in the enigmatic figure of Michael and revealing the true depths of his intentions. What does he want after all these years? Will he bring with him the chaos that Curtis fears, or will he offer a chance for reconciliation that Curtis is unwilling to accept? The chapter promises to delve into the heart of familial conflict, with the potential for shocking revelations that could alter the course of their lives forever. With each turn of the page, readers will be left on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the moment when Curtis must decide whether to break the cycle of bitterness or to continue down a path of revenge and isolation.<\/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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