In Chapter 178 of \u201cWhen Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen,\u201d Adriana finds herself in a heated confrontation with Matthew, who is still trying to persuade her to reconsider her feelings for Curtis. Despite his attempts to manipulate her emotions, Adriana\u2019s anger boils over, leading her to end the call abruptly. The weight of her past relationship with Curtis hangs heavily on her, as she grapples with the pain of losing their unborn child and the silence that has followed since the accident. This silence from Curtis, who she once believed cared deeply for her, feels like a betrayal, deepening her emotional turmoil.<\/p>\n
As the days pass, Adriana retreats into her solitude, only to be confronted by Cheryl at the library. Cheryl\u2019s mocking words cut deep, reminding Adriana of her perceived failures and Curtis\u2019s lingering attachment to his ex, Cynthia. The confrontation leaves Adriana feeling vulnerable and exposed, as she realizes that her relationship with Curtis is merely a contractual obligation rather than a true partnership built on love. The painful reminder of her loss and the reality of her situation leads her to question her worth and the nature of her connection with Curtis.<\/p>\n
Despite her internal struggle, Adriana attempts to maintain a fa\u00e7ade of strength. However, when she unexpectedly encounters Belinda, the daughter of Cynthia, her emotions surge again. Belinda expresses her remorse for the role her mother played in the tragic accident and reveals that Curtis has taken decisive action against Cynthia, ensuring she receives the help she needs. This revelation shocks Adriana, forcing her to reconsider her assumptions about Curtis\u2019s feelings and intentions. It becomes clear that he has been fighting for her, which ignites a flicker of hope amidst her despair.<\/p>\n
As the chapter unfolds, Adriana\u2019s conflicting emotions create a whirlwind of confusion and longing. She grapples with the realization that she has grown to care deeply for Curtis, transcending the confines of their contract. The encounter with Belinda challenges her perspective, leaving her torn between the pain of the past and the possibility of a future with Curtis. Ultimately, Adriana\u2019s journey reflects her struggle to reconcile her heart\u2019s desires with the harsh realities of her circumstances, setting the stage for a pivotal moment in her emotional healing.<\/p>\n
**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn**<\/p>\n
**Chapter 178: The Enemy\u2019s Mockery**<\/p>\n
His voice dripped with false sweetness, a saccharine tone that suggested he still held out hope that with the right words, he could persuade her to see things his way.<\/p>\n
\u201cForget it, Matthew!\u201d Adriana\u2019s voice trembled with rage, each word sharp as a blade. \u201cIf you don\u2019t stop pursuing Curtis, I swear\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n
She halted abruptly, the threat hanging in the air, sounding as empty as a promise made in haste.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana,\u201d Matthew\u2019s tone shifted, turning urgent and edged with desperation. \u201cYou\u2019re deluding yourself if you think Curtis loves you. He doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adriana refused to give him the satisfaction of a retort. With a swift motion, she ended the call, flinging her phone onto the couch as if it were a venomous snake.<\/p>\n
Almost instantly, the device began to ring again, its persistent tone echoing in the silence of the room. She ignored it, her heart pounding in her chest.<\/p>\n
How could he still cling to her after all this time?<\/p>\n
Was four long years not sufficient for him to understand that she had moved on? Or was it simply maddening for him to see that the woman he once toyed with now belonged to someone else entirely?<\/p>\n
Adriana sank into the couch, her gaze fixated on her abdomen, lost in thoughts that spiraled like smoke.<\/p>\n
She had genuinely believed she would carry that baby to term, nurturing a life that would bring joy and hope.<\/p>\n
But the accident had shattered that fragile dream, splintering it like glass crashing against unforgiving concrete.<\/p>\n
Belinda had acted under Cynthia\u2019s coercion, and Adriana knew that much. The girl had not intended to hurt her, but the absence of any consequence for Cynthia stung like a thousand needles. Curtis had remained silent, offering no reprimand, no acknowledgment of the pain caused.<\/p>\n
That silence was a wound that cut deeper than any words could. Curtis always claimed to feel nothing but gratitude toward Cynthia. Yet, Adriana found herself questioning the truth of that statement.<\/p>\n
That child had been a part of him too.<\/p>\n
Days passed, and then a text from Curtis appeared on her screen, cold and impersonal. He was busy with work and would be out of town for a week.<\/p>\n
Adriana curled up on the couch, her chest constricted with sorrow, her face buried in the pillow as tears streamed down her cheeks, burning her throat with their intensity.<\/p>\n
Without the baby, what remained of their relationship? They had no genuine love, only a contract binding them together. And a mere contract could never hold a heart intact.<\/p>\n
\u2014<\/p>\n
After several days of retreating into the confines of her home, Adriana steeled herself to return to campus.<\/p>\n
She made her way to the library, hoping to borrow some books to distract her mind, but fate seemed to be playing a cruel game. Cheryl was there, an unwelcome reminder of everything she wished to forget.<\/p>\n
Adriana instinctively turned to escape, but Cheryl\u2019s sharp eyes locked onto her, and she strode over, her heels clicking ominously against the floor.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, look who it is,\u201d Cheryl jeered, her voice laced with venom. \u201cAdriana Xander. Word travels fast, doesn\u2019t it? You couldn\u2019t even hold onto the Lincolns\u2019 heir, and now Curtis is about to toss you aside.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adriana felt her blood boil, her eyes narrowing. \u201cGet out of my way, Cheryl.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cheryl\u2019s laughter rang out, a harsh sound that cut through the air like shards of glass. \u201cPlease, spare me the act. You only had a place in that family because of that baby. Too bad you couldn\u2019t keep it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adriana\u2019s fists clenched at her sides, and she turned to leave, but Cheryl stepped closer, her tone dripping with malice.<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard it was Cynthia\u2019s daughter, Belinda, who caused it all,\u201d she sneered. \u201cAnd Curtis didn\u2019t even lift a finger to defend you. I guess that\u2019s what happens when his precious Cynthia still has a hold on his heart.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each word twisted inside Adriana like a knife, deepening the wound.<\/p>\n
Cheryl smirked, her voice mocking. \u201cEveryone knows Curtis still has feelings for Cynthia. You\u2019re the only fool who actually thinks you\u2019re the one he loves.\u201d<\/p>\n
With a final laugh, Cheryl sauntered away, leaving behind a bitter aroma of her perfume and cruelty that lingered in the air.<\/p>\n
Adriana stood frozen, her heart racing, her eyes stinging with unshed tears that began to fall without her realizing. When no one spoke of the pain, she could pretend it didn\u2019t exist, could maintain the fragile illusion.<\/p>\n
But now, with the whole world seemingly aware that Curtis still harbored feelings for Cynthia, it felt as if someone had reached into her chest and ripped out a piece of her soul.<\/p>\n
She cared about him, she realized, and that awareness sent a tremor of fear coursing through her. Somewhere along the way, she had stopped being content with merely being a contract wife. She craved more\u2014more than a title, more than a mere arrangement.<\/p>\n
With her books clutched tightly against her chest, Adriana exited the library, her phone still in hand. Curtis\u2019s name glowed on the screen like a beacon. Her thumb hovered over the call button for what felt like an eternity, but she couldn\u2019t summon the courage to press it.<\/p>\n
\u2014<\/p>\n
She stared at the screen until it dimmed, finally shutting it off with a decisive click.<\/p>\n
She couldn\u2019t have it both ways.<\/p>\n
This was absurd.<\/p>\n
She was just a contract wife, and that baby had been part of the arrangement. She had no right to expect anything more from him.<\/p>\n
\u201cMrs. Lincoln, we\u2019ve arrived,\u201d the driver announced as the car rolled to a stop in front of the villa.<\/p>\n
Adriana blinked, stepping out and trying to shake off her turbulent thoughts.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Her entire body froze at the sound of that voice\u2014familiar and unexpected. Belinda.<\/p>\n
Adriana turned sharply, her tone cautious. \u201cI told you not to come here again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Belinda\u2019s eyes glistened with unshed tears. \u201cAdriana, I\u2019m truly sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her voice trembled as she looked down, shame evident in her posture. \u201cI know you\u2019ll never forgive me. I know it was you who begged Curtis to spare me. If you hadn\u2019t intervened, he wouldn\u2019t have done it. I\u2019m leaving Haldoria. I got accepted to study abroad. You won\u2019t have to see me anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adriana remained silent, her heart a tangled mess of emotions.<\/p>\n
Belinda hesitated, then whispered, \u201cCurtis really does care about you.\u201d Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears. \u201cMy mom has been sent to a psychiatric hospital in Harborton. Curtis did it himself. Without his permission, she\u2019ll never get out. She\u2019ll spend the rest of her life locked away. He made sure of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adriana\u2019s gaze shot up, shock widening her eyes.<\/p>\n
She hadn\u2019t anticipated Curtis would go to such lengths.<\/p>\n
Belinda pressed on, \u201cHe\u2019s been at the police station for days, handling everything. I had a recording of my mom telling me to push you down the stairs, and Curtis turned it in himself. But because she was having a mental health crisis, the police sent her to the hospital instead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adriana\u2019s hands trembled, heat flooding her palms while her body felt frigid.<\/p>\n
Curtis had actually gone to the police\u2026 for her.<\/p>\n
Belinda wiped her cheeks, her voice breaking. \u201cMy mom thought she could hold onto Curtis forever with her so-called debt of gratitude. But if she had just kept quiet, he would have taken care of her. She didn\u2019t have to reach for what was never hers.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the aftermath of the confrontation with Cheryl and the unexpected revelation from Belinda, Adriana found herself at a crossroads, her heart a tumultuous blend of confusion and hope. The weight of the past pressed heavily on her, yet the flicker of Curtis\u2019s unexpected actions ignited a spark within her\u2014a reminder that perhaps their bond was not as hollow as she had feared. The pain of losing the baby had left her feeling like a mere shadow of herself, a contract wife stripped of her identity and worth. But now, with the truth about Curtis\u2019s loyalty unveiled, she began to see the possibility of a future beyond mere obligation. The realization that he had fought for her, even in silence, breathed life into the dormant dreams she had long buried beneath layers of grief and resentment.<\/p>\n
As she stood there, grappling with the complexities of her emotions, Adriana understood that healing would not come from denying her pain or clinging to a facade of indifference. It would require embracing vulnerability, allowing herself to feel the depth of her love for Curtis while acknowledging the scars that remained. With her heart still racing and the weight of her decision pressing down on her, she took a deep breath, ready to confront the uncertainty that lay ahead. Adriana was no longer just a contract wife; she was a woman who yearned for authenticity, connection, and the courage to reclaim her narrative. In that moment, she chose to step forward, ready to navigate the fragile path of love, loss, and the possibility of redemption.<\/p>\n
**What to Expect in the Next Chapter?**<\/p>\n
As Adriana grapples with the shocking revelations from Belinda, the emotional stakes are set to rise even higher in the next chapter. With the truth about Curtis\u2019s actions swirling in her mind, Adriana must confront her feelings for him amidst the chaos of betrayal and heartbreak. Will she allow herself to believe that Curtis truly cares for her, or will the ghosts of their pasts continue to haunt her? The tension between her heart and her mind will reach a boiling point as she navigates the complexities of love, loss, and loyalty.<\/p>\n
Moreover, the return of Belinda adds another layer of intrigue to the narrative. With her departure looming, will Adriana find a way to reconcile her feelings for Curtis before it\u2019s too late? The dynamics between the three characters are bound to shift dramatically, as Adriana must decide whether to embrace the possibility of love or retreat into the safety of her emotional walls. Expect confrontations, revelations, and perhaps a glimmer of hope as Adriana stands at a crossroads, uncertain of which path to take. The next chapter promises to unravel secrets and ignite passions, leaving readers eager to discover what choices Adriana will ultimately make.<\/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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