Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 110

**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn 110**

“Oh really?” Curtis replied with an air of nonchalance, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “So now, giving my wife a little financial support is considered an insult? When your own wedding day arrives, are you planning to keep your wallet firmly shut?”

A chilling laugh escaped him, echoing in the tense air. “Mr. Langford, everyone has their own unique brand of pathetic. Why should I care about how you perceive my spending? Perhaps you should focus on your own affairs.”

Matthew felt a surge of anger that clenched his jaw painfully. “Curtis, I see right through you. You’re just using her. She’s far too kind-hearted to realize it. Don’t push your luck.”

Curtis met Matthew’s gaze with an icy stare, unyielding. “And what gives you the authority to say that? She spent four years with you. Did you ever treat her with the respect she deserves?”

The weight of Curtis’s words struck Matthew like a punch to the gut, leaving him momentarily speechless.

He had to admit, he hadn’t been the partner Adriana truly needed.

He had always thought she was too easily pleased.

She was far too compliant.

In retrospect, he realized he had squandered those precious years, failing to appreciate her in any meaningful way.

“Don’t take it too far…” Matthew’s voice emerged hoarse, laced with frustration.

If Curtis ever decided to abandon Adriana, Matthew vowed he would do everything in his power to win her back.

Without another word, Curtis turned away and walked off, leaving Matthew simmering in his own thoughts.

Inside the car, Adriana cradled the bouquet that Curtis had gifted her, her heart racing with excitement and disbelief.

He actually followed through on his promise.

A smile spread across her face as she covered it with her hands, feeling a mix of joy and confusion.

What was she even doing?

Her fingers brushed against her cheek, and she froze, her gaze dropping to her left hand.

A ring?

When did that happen? Suddenly, a delicate band adorned her finger, gleaming with an understated elegance.

She slipped it off, and her eyes widened as she noticed the initials engraved inside—it was hers and Curtis’s.

Shock washed over her, leaving her momentarily breathless.

“Can I keep the ring?” she thought, her mind racing with possibilities.

As she turned the ring over in her palm, Curtis walked in just at that moment.

“You still have classes to attend. A diamond ring would only be a distraction. This one suits you much better,” he said, gently sliding the ring back onto her finger.

Adriana felt a sudden sting in her eyes, emotions swirling within her.

Why did he keep doing things that led her to think in ways she shouldn’t?

Wasn’t this merely a contractual marriage? Why even present her with a ring?

“Is the ring just a way to provoke Harold?” she pondered. Perhaps Curtis had given it to her solely to irritate Harold and compel him to end his engagement with the Bartons.

Curtis observed her quietly for a moment before responding, “It’s for you. Do you not like it? It’s from a renowned designer.”

Adriana’s eyes widened as she gazed at the ring, utterly stunned. Under the soft glow of the lights, it sparkled as if it were alive—almost more radiant than any diamond she had ever seen.

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