Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 141

**TITLE: When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn**
**Chapter 141 Did She Stall You On Purpose?**

Adriana couldn’t shake the feeling that, in this moment, they truly resembled a blissfully married couple.

“You’re pregnant now, so please avoid cold water, alright?” Curtis said, his voice gentle yet firm as he finished washing the dishes. He took a paper towel and delicately dried Adriana’s hands, his touch sending a warm shiver up her spine.

“Okay…” Adriana replied, a hint of a smile creeping onto her lips.

As they drove toward the hospital, Adriana’s eyes kept darting over to Curtis. He really was strikingly handsome, with those deep-set eyes that seemed to hold a world of kindness.

Lately, Adriana often found herself lost in thought, contemplating what might have transpired had she crossed paths with Curtis earlier in her life. Would he have fallen for her then? Would their lives have taken a different trajectory?

“Curtis…” she began as the car pulled into a parking spot outside the hospital, conveniently located near a cluster of food stalls. Her gaze landed on a vendor selling grilled corn on the cob, and without thinking, she tugged playfully on Curtis’s sleeve. “Can I have one of those?”

Adriana had concocted a little scheme in her mind. She wanted to delay their visit, to keep Curtis from seeing Cynthia too soon.

…

Deep down, she was convinced that Cynthia was merely putting on a show. There was no real danger; it was all an act.

Curtis nodded, a soft smile playing on his lips as he led Adriana over to the vendor. He seemed eager to indulge her every whim, no matter how small.

With a steaming ear of grilled corn in her hand, Adriana felt a rush of joy, the simple pleasure of the moment illuminating her face.

As they strolled toward the inpatient building, Curtis held her hand, his grip reassuring. He was fully aware of Adriana’s intentions, yet he chose to remain silent, allowing her to play her little game.

Inside the hospital room, however, the atmosphere was heavy. Cynthia lay in bed, her complexion pale as a ghost, while Belinda kept her gaze fixed on the floor, avoiding eye contact as Curtis entered.

Eva noticed Curtis’s arrival and quickly filled him in on the situation. “The doctors are still investigating the cause of the bleeding, but so far, there’s nothing too alarming.”

Curtis nodded, his expression serious as he approached Cynthia’s bedside. “If you feel unwell at all, please let someone know,” he instructed, his voice steady but laced with concern.

Cynthia’s eyes glistened with unshed tears, and she looked up at him, her tone laced with accusation. “Why did you take so long to get here? Do I not matter to you anymore?”

Curtis, sensing her agitation, lowered his voice, attempting to soothe her. “Calm down. We’re in a hospital, and the doctors are here to help. There’s not much I can do right now.”

Cynthia shot a fiery glare at Adriana, her resentment palpable.

Adriana felt a jolt of panic, freezing momentarily before instinctively hiding the grilled corn behind her back.

If both Eva and Curtis remained, she would be left alone in the vast, empty villa tonight.

Adriana detested the idea of being in that large house all by herself. It felt too desolate… Without Curtis and Eva around, she felt utterly exposed, as if shadows lurked in every corner.

“Eva and Belinda are both here. If anything happens, Eva will call me immediately,” Curtis replied, his expression resolute as he stood firm against Cynthia’s pleas.

“But I only feel safe when you’re here,” Cynthia pressed, desperation creeping into her voice.

“I’ll have Kenneth keep watch outside your door so you can sleep soundly,” Curtis assured her, his tone unwavering.

“Why can’t it be you? You used to stay with me in the hospital. Is it because of her?” Cynthia’s confusion was evident. In the past, Curtis would have jumped at the chance to stay by her side, but now he seemed unyielding.

“That’s right. My wife is pregnant, and I don’t feel comfortable leaving her alone at night,” Curtis stated plainly, his priorities unmistakably shifted.

What had once revolved around obligations and Cynthia’s needs had now transformed into a clear focus on Adriana.

Adriana’s heart raced as she processed his words…

If this continues, I might truly fall for him.