Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 138

**Chapter 138: You Love Her, Don’t You?**

Curtis cast a glance at Belinda, his voice steady yet filled with an undercurrent of urgency. “Belinda, please help your mom up. I’ll take care of calling Kenneth.”

Cynthia’s arm, raised in a half-hearted attempt to reach out, fell back down limply, as if the weight of her own body was too much to bear. She lowered her gaze, a shadow passing over her features, and the nausea that had plagued her seemed to intensify.

Adriana, sensing the heaviness in the air, let out a weary sigh and placed her utensils down with a soft clatter. “I’m done eating. Do you want me to come to the hospital with you?” she offered, her voice laced with genuine concern.

Curtis nodded appreciatively, “Sure, I’ll whip up something nice for you when we get home.”

Just as he finished speaking, Kenneth arrived, his presence a welcome relief. He swiftly moved to support Cynthia, who looked fragile and vulnerable. “Mr. Lincoln, I’ll take Cynthia to the hospital. You’ve been through a lot these past few days. You should really head home with Mrs. Lincoln and get some rest,” he advised, his tone firm yet compassionate.

Cynthia’s gaze flickered weakly towards Curtis, her eyes brimming with unspoken fears. “Curtis, you know… I can’t bear the thought of being in the hospital all alone,” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper, laden with an anxiety that was palpable.

Curtis opened his mouth to reassure her, but the tremor in her voice made him hesitate.

“I’m scared… Those people will come for me. If they discover I’m still alive…” Cynthia’s voice quaked as she spoke, her fear starkly evident on her face.

Adriana watched Cynthia with a mixture of curiosity and concern. It was clear that there were many unshared secrets between Curtis and Cynthia, a bond that seemed to stretch beyond mere friendship.

Cynthia spoke in a tone that felt exclusive to her and Curtis, a subtle challenge thrown towards Adriana.

In that moment, she was reminding Adriana of her position—an outsider, someone who could never truly penetrate the depths of their connection, someone who would never hold a place in Curtis’s heart.

Curtis turned his attention back to Adriana, his brow furrowed with concern. “Are you feeling tired?” he asked, wanting to gauge whether she would prefer to accompany them to the hospital or head home first.

Adriana shook her head resolutely, her determination shining through. “I’ll go with you,” she declared, stepping forward to help steady Cynthia, who seemed to sway slightly.

Cynthia shot Adriana a sharp glare. “Ms. Xander, you really are quite the eyesore,” she spat, her voice low but laced with venom.

As Cynthia settled into the car, she leaned closer to Adriana, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “Just try not to make yourself too visible,” she warned, a hint of menace in her tone.

Adriana, unfazed, acted as if she hadn’t heard a thing, taking her seat beside Cynthia with an air of defiance.

Belinda climbed into the car as well, her expression blank, revealing little concern for her mother. Perhaps she suspected that Cynthia’s illness was more of a performance than a reality.

To everyone present, it was painfully obvious—Cynthia was putting on a show. Yet, Curtis remained the only one who seemed to be convinced by her act.

Upon reaching the hospital, the doctor assessed Cynthia and determined that she would need to stay for observation. The source of her sudden nausea remained a mystery, but given her history, it was prudent to keep her in for further examination.

Cynthia’s health had always been precarious, and any checkup was likely to uncover some underlying issues. The aftermath of that tragic car accident had left her with a myriad of complications.

Adriana couldn’t help but notice the guilt etched on Curtis’s face. He carried the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, knowing that Cynthia’s accident had been for his sake, and she had languished in a coma for years because of it.

Even now, her body had yet to fully recover.

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