Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228 He Loved Her Unconditionally

Chapter 228 He Loved Her Unconditionally

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“Mr. Barton just arrived in Haldoria. There’s a project he wants to oversee personalty, and he asked to see you,” Justin said softly.

He was usually cold and distant. This was probably the gentlest tone he could manage.

But Adriana wasn’t in the mood to appreciate it. Her mind was consumed with thoughts of Curtis.

“Alright,” she replied quietly, Jeremy suddenly wanting to meet her could only mean trouble.

People said his health had been poor for years. He almost never took long flights. Even though the trip from Harborton to Haldoria only took about two hours, that was still a lot for him. There couldn’t be many business matters important enough to make him travel that far.

The only thing Adriana could think of was the divorce.

“If he wants to talk about me and Curtis getting divorced, I don’t think I need to see him,” she said softly. “If I disagree, he will get upset.”

She doesn’t want to upset so many people, but she didn’t want to divorce Curtis either.

Last night, she suggested the divorce. If Curtis had agreed, she would’ve gone through with it. And as long as he didn’t agree, Adriana would never say yes to anyone about divorcing him. “It’s not about the divorce,” Justin explained helplessly.

“Then… “Adriana frowned. Outside of that, she genuinely had no idea why see her.

“I’m sorry,” Justin added. “I don’t know the exact reason either.”

wanted to

He couldn’t tell her the truth, not about her identity, not about the danger. Chandler and Danielle were dangerous. The fewer people who knew who Adriana really was, the safer she would be. Ideally, she should be kept in the dark as well.

Justin told Jeremy that Adriana was his granddaughter. Jeremy had held back for a long time, but he finally couldn’t control himself. He decided to come to Haldoria to lay eyes on the granddaughter he’d been thinking about for years.

For Adriana’s safety, he had already decided to deal with Danielle and Chandler ahead of schedule. Until they were completely taken care of, he couldn’t bring Adriana home.

Adriana nodded and got into Justin’s car.

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“Can I call you Adriana?” he asked.

She nodded.

“Do you love Curtis?” Justin asked plainly.

Adriana froze for a moment, then nodded without hesitation.

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Something dimmed in Justin’s eyes. To be loved by many might sound like a blessing, but it wasn’t the one he had hoped for.

“If Curtis loses everything, if people step on him if he no longer has the title of Harborton’s Crown Prince, would you still love him?” Justin asked quietly.

Adriana looked confused. “I’ve never loved him because of that title,” she said. She didn’t understand why everyone kept asking her that.

When she loved Matthew, it wasn’t because he was the heir to Langford Group.

She only fell for the sense of safety he gave her.

But Curtis was different. Right now, he was her entire emotional support. He was her anchor, her only source of strength and confidence.

“When I got into a fight and the police took me away, he went to the station and got me out. When my classmates bullied me, he stepped in and stopped it. Every time I needed someone, he was there. Always behind me. He gives me the safety I’ve dreamed of- everything I’ve ever wished for.”

Justin watched her, his eyes thoughtful.

He understood now. Adriana didn’t just depend on Curtis. Over time, dependence became attachment, and attachment turned into love.

Adriana was someone who desperately needed safety. People like her often fall in love easily, but Curtis showed up too early. He filled all the empty spaces in her heart before anyone else had a chance. No one could take his place.

Justin turned to the window, staring at the passing view. He couldn’t help but wonder, what if he had met Adriana first?

After a long silence, he spoke again. “Curtis went to Harborton.”

Adriana’s body stiffened. Justin saw the clear, stubborn eyes that always seemed calm. Now, her eyes slowly welling with tears.

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