In Chapter 198 of \u201cWhen Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen,\u201d Harold grapples with his anxiety over Curtis\u2019s potential threat to Michael\u2019s safety within the Lincoln family. His fears are rooted in the chilling realization that Curtis\u2019s darker impulses have been kept at bay only due to Harold\u2019s presence and authority. As Harold warns Denton about Curtis\u2019s violent past, including the shocking revelation that Curtis killed his own mother, Denton is left in disbelief, struggling to comprehend the monster within his family. This revelation deepens the tension and fear surrounding Curtis\u2019s unpredictable nature.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Curtis stands outside the door, filled with rage and hurt after hearing Harold\u2019s mistrust. His internal conflict manifests physically as he injures himself in his anger. When Ernest arrives to investigate the tension, he finds only the blood left behind by Curtis, a haunting symbol of the turmoil brewing within him. This moment signifies a potential fracture in Curtis\u2019s loyalty to the family, suggesting that Harold\u2019s fears may not be unfounded.<\/p>\n
Back at the hotel, Adriana wakes up in a panic, realizing Curtis is missing. When he finally returns, he appears drained and burdened, prompting her to rush into his arms for comfort. Their emotional connection deepens as they share their fears and vulnerabilities. Curtis\u2019s torment is palpable, especially as he grapples with feelings of failure for not being able to protect Adriana or their unborn child, which adds to his inner turmoil. Adriana reassures him of her love and gratitude, emphasizing their reliance on each other in these dark times.<\/p>\n
As the chapter progresses, Curtis receives a call informing him that Denton has rejected the Lincoln family and chosen to return home alone. This news weighs heavily on him, yet he remains silent, burdened by the pressure of protecting Adriana and their future. The chapter closes with Curtis contemplating the shadows that threaten their safety, reaffirming his resolve to fight for a stable life for Adriana, despite the looming dangers surrounding them.<\/p>\n
**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn**
\n**Chapter 198: Only Each Other**<\/p>\n
Harold\u2019s anxiety was not merely rooted in the possibility that Curtis might deny Michael a place within the Lincoln family. No, what truly gnawed at him was the unsettling realization that Curtis had only restrained his darker impulses for all these years due to Harold\u2019s presence, due to the authority he still wielded.<\/p>\n
What would happen when Harold\u2019s time on this earth came to an end? What horrors could unfold if Curtis, with his cold-blooded nature and chilling capabilities, decided to eliminate Michael?<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have no idea what Curtis is capable of,\u201d Harold warned, lowering his voice as he fixed a piercing gaze on Denton. \u201cDo you know how your father\u2019s ex-wife\u2014Curtis\u2019s very own mother\u2014met her end? It was Curtis. He took her life with his bare hands. If he could do that to the woman who gave him life\u2026 what makes you think that just because you\u2019re not vying for the Lincoln legacy, he would spare you once I am gone?\u201d<\/p>\n
Denton stood frozen, the weight of Harold\u2019s words crashing down on him. His eyes darted around, searching Harold\u2019s face for any sign of exaggeration or deceit, but all he found was a stark truth that shook him to his core.<\/p>\n
Curtis\u2026 killed his own mother?<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2026 I don\u2019t understand,\u201d Denton stammered, his voice quaking with disbelief.<\/p>\n
He craved answers, a deeper understanding of the monster lurking within his own family.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, just outside the door, Curtis stood rigid, his fists clenched so tightly that the veins in his hands stood out like cords. His expression was one of icy resolve, sharp and predatory, as if he were a hunter waiting for the perfect moment to strike.<\/p>\n
For years, he had tolerated Michael\u2019s presence, allowing him to exist quietly on the periphery of the family. He had chosen to look the other way, but now, with Harold\u2019s mistrust laid bare, Curtis felt a simmering rage. If Harold had been guarding against him all this time, if this was the extent of Harold\u2019s faith in him, then he had no room to complain about what was to come next.<\/p>\n
In his anger, his palm split open where his own fingernails had dug in too deeply, crimson droplets spilling silently onto the floor.<\/p>\n
By the time Ernest rushed in, having caught wind of the tension, Curtis was already gone. He had turned his back on the study, leaving without a word.<\/p>\n
Ernest\u2019s eyes fell to the small trail of blood left behind, a haunting reminder of Curtis\u2019s turmoil.<\/p>\n
He sighed heavily, a deep ache settling in his heart as he shook his head.<\/p>\n
Curtis had returned today still clinging to a thread of familial loyalty, but now, after everything that had transpired, that thread might have finally snapped.<\/p>\n
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Back at the hotel, Adriana lay in a deep slumber, completely exhausted, her body sinking into the mattress as she drifted through dreams.<\/p>\n
When she finally stirred, a creeping sense of panic washed over her. Curtis was nowhere to be found.<\/p>\n
With a jolt, she sat up, her heart racing as she swung her legs over the side of the bed, ready to search for him.<\/p>\n
Just then, the door to their hotel room creaked open, and there stood Curtis, his figure silhouetted against the dim light of the hallway.<\/p>\n
He appeared worn, utterly drained, as if the very essence of life had ebbed away from him. Leaning against the doorframe, he bore a heavy weight that seemed to hang in the air.<\/p>\n
The room was cloaked in shadows, the darkness amplifying the tension between them.<\/p>\n
Adriana stood barefoot, rooted to the spot as she took in his appearance\u2014his tie hanging loosely around his neck, his eyes rimmed with red, betraying a night of torment.<\/p>\n
Her heart ached at the sight, and without a second thought, she rushed toward him, enveloping him in her arms. \u201cWhere did you go\u2026? I had a nightmare\u2026\u201d she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.<\/p>\n
In her dream, their marriage had crumbled, and the thought of losing him had been unbearable.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be scared. I\u2019m here,\u201d Curtis murmured back, drawing her close, his embrace firm yet trembling.<\/p>\n
As she inhaled, a sharp, metallic scent filled her nostrils\u2014blood mixed with the heavy odor of alcohol. Panic surged through her, and she flicked on the light, her heart sinking as she noticed bloodstains marring his pristine white dress shirt.<\/p>\n
Frantically, she ran her hands over him, searching for the source of his injury until she spotted the deep crimson marks on his palm, evidence of his inner turmoil manifesting as physical pain.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou went back to the Lincoln Estate, didn\u2019t you?\u201d she asked softly, her voice steadying as she hurried to retrieve the first aid kit.<\/p>\n
Curtis remained silent, simply observing her with a gaze that held a thousand unspoken words.<\/p>\n
Once she had cleaned and bandaged his wound, she looked up into his eyes. \u201cDenton came to Harborton, didn\u2019t he?\u201d<\/p>\n
Still, Curtis said nothing. Instead, he gently pulled her into his lap, holding her as if she were the only thing anchoring him to reality. \u201cAdriana\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
His voice was hoarse, the weight of his emotions evident. The stench of alcohol clung to him, a testament to the turmoil he had faced.<\/p>\n
Adriana tightened her embrace, her heart swelling with concern. \u201cI\u2019m here,\u201d she whispered, wanting to reassure him that he was not alone.<\/p>\n
\u201cI only have you\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
The words spilled from his lips in a broken whisper, barely audible as he buried his face into the crook of her neck, seeking solace in her warmth.<\/p>\n
Tears welled in Adriana\u2019s eyes. This time, it felt as though Harold had truly shattered Curtis\u2019s spirit.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut\u2026 I couldn\u2019t even protect you\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
What crushed Curtis was not merely the pain inflicted upon him but the agonizing realization that after all his scheming and plotting, after believing he was in control, he had failed to shield Adriana from harm.<\/p>\n
No one knew the joy he had felt when they discovered she was pregnant with their first child. No one understood how much hope he had harbored for their future together.<\/p>\n
He had envisioned the day when he could provide Adriana with a safe and loving home.<\/p>\n
He had promised himself he would be a good father. Despite having no role models, despite the uncertainty, he had poured over books and videos, desperate to learn what it meant to be a good dad.<\/p>\n
But that child\u2026 he had not protected them.<\/p>\n
He felt like a failure. In this world, he had always been unwanted as a son. As a father, he had been powerless to save the fragile life that could have changed everything.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis, thank you for coming into my life. Because of you, I found the strength to rise from a place I thought I would never escape. If you hadn\u2019t shown up, I don\u2019t know if I would still be here.\u201d Adriana leaned her head against his shoulder, her voice a soothing balm, laced with emotion. \u201cI only have you, too\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
In that moment, they became each other\u2019s lifeline, their salvation intertwined.<\/p>\n
Later that night, Curtis received a call. Denton had rejected the idea of formally joining the Lincoln family and had chosen instead to return to Haldoria\u2014alone.<\/p>\n
He hadn\u2019t informed Juliet or Michael. He had simply walked away.<\/p>\n
Harold, not one to back down easily, had already dispatched people to Haldoria to retrieve him. It was clear he was determined to draw Denton back into the Lincoln fold.<\/p>\n
With a heavy sigh, Curtis rubbed his temples, feeling the weight of the world pressing down on him, yet he remained silent. He ended the call without a word.<\/p>\n
Adriana lay asleep, her breathing steady and peaceful, cradled in his arms.<\/p>\n
As he looked down at her, he pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, feeling a flicker of warmth in his chest.<\/p>\n
He wasn\u2019t fighting for power, not truly. But if he didn\u2019t fight for their future, he would never be able to provide Adriana with the safe and stable life she deserved. Shadows loomed around them\u2014vultures circling, wolves watching\u2014waiting for the day he would falter, the day he might abandon her, or the moment he would lose the ability to protect her.<\/p>\n
In the aftermath of the turmoil that enveloped both Curtis and Adriana, they found solace in each other\u2019s embrace, a fragile sanctuary amidst the chaos of their lives. The weight of their respective burdens pressed heavily upon them, yet in that shared moment, they discovered a flicker of hope that had long been extinguished. Curtis, grappling with the haunting specter of his past and the fear of failing yet again, felt the warmth of Adriana\u2019s unwavering support anchor him. Her words, filled with gratitude and love, pierced through the darkness that threatened to consume him, reminding him that he was not alone in this fight. Together, they forged a bond that transcended the shadows of their family legacies, a promise to stand united against the looming threats that sought to tear them apart.<\/p>\n
As the night deepened, the couple nestled in the fragile cocoon of their love, the world outside faded into insignificance. Curtis understood that his battle was not merely for power or legacy but for the future he envisioned with Adriana\u2014a future where they could build a life unmarred by the bloodshed and betrayal that had defined their families. With each heartbeat, he resolved to rise from the ashes of his past, not just for himself but for the family he longed to create. The shadows may linger, but together, they would confront whatever darkness lay ahead, their love illuminating the path toward healing and redemption. In that moment, they became each other\u2019s refuge, a testament to the strength found in vulnerability, and a reminder that even in the face of despair, love could still flourish and thrive.<\/p>\n
In the next chapter, readers can expect the tension to escalate as Curtis grapples with the ramifications of Denton\u2019s departure and the looming threat of Harold\u2019s machinations. With Curtis\u2019s internal struggle becoming increasingly palpable, the fragile balance of power within the Lincoln family is set to unravel further. Will Curtis finally confront his demons, or will the weight of his past decisions push him toward a darker path? As he stands at the precipice of change, the stakes have never been higher, and the consequences of his choices will ripple through the lives of those he loves most.<\/p>\n
Adriana, too, will find herself at a crossroads as she attempts to support Curtis while dealing with her own fears and insecurities. The bond between them, forged in adversity, will be tested as external pressures mount. Will she be able to draw Curtis back from the brink and remind him of the hope they once shared? As secrets unravel and old wounds are reopened, the couple must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and loyalty, forcing them to confront the very foundations of their relationship. Expect heart-wrenching revelations and a gripping exploration of love\u2019s resilience in the face of darkness as they fight to protect their future together.<\/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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