Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 90

**Chapter 90: Luckier**

Adriana sat on the edge of her bed, her thoughts swirling like autumn leaves caught in a gust of wind. She had invested so much emotion into Matthew, pouring every ounce of love she could muster into their relationship. Yet now, as she reflected on their time together, a profound emptiness settled in her chest. The memories of their laughter and shared dreams felt distant, almost like echoes fading into silence. It was unsettling how easily her heart had turned cold toward him.

Meanwhile, at Haldoria Airport, the atmosphere buzzed with the energy of travelers. Danielle strode through the terminal, her expression a mask of determination, while Nicole trailed behind her, anxiety etched across her features.

“Daniella,” Nicole ventured hesitantly, her voice barely above a whisper, “do you think Adriana will actually agree to go to the hospital for that check-up?”

Danielle’s lips curled into a disdainful smirk. “Hmph. If she refuses, we’ll simply have to make her comply. Even if she is pregnant… we need to find a way to terminate it. Otherwise, Curtis will never divorce her before the baby arrives.” Her tone was icy, devoid of compassion.

Deep down, Danielle understood that Curtis had no intention of marrying Adriana. But she was resolute in ensuring that he would marry Nicole instead. The Bartons had to solidify their alliance with the Lincolns at all costs. She envisioned a future where the Bartons reaped the maximum rewards from this union, and nothing would stand in her way.

Back at the house, Adriana, her hair still damp from her shower, padded down the stairs. A sense of unease washed over her as she noticed Eva had yet to return home. She paused for a moment, her mind racing. Who had prepared lunch?

Curtis?

Curiosity sparked within her, compelling her to venture into the kitchen. To her surprise, she discovered a meal that bore Curtis’s signature—eggs, perfectly scrambled, with shells still resting in the trash can. A wave of astonishment washed over her; she had never envisioned Curtis, a man of such wealth and stature, stepping into the kitchen to cook.

Just then, her phone chimed, breaking her reverie.

“Hello, Ms. Xander. Are you feeling better today?” The message from the flight attendant, Yolanda, was unexpectedly warm and considerate.

“Much better, thank you,” Adriana typed back, her fingers hovering over the screen as she contemplated the oddity of the situation.

“I have a few days off here in Haldoria. I don’t know the city well and don’t have any friends. Would you like to be friends, Ms. Xander?” The underlying motive was evident; Yolanda was clearly interested in Curtis.

After sending him a friend request the night before, she had been met with silence. Undeterred, Yolanda decided to take a different approach—she would befriend Adriana first, learn about her relationship with Curtis, and then make her move.

Adriana blinked at the word “friends,” a term that felt almost foreign to her. Growing up as an orphan had instilled in her a natural reticence, leaving her devoid of close companions. In college, she had been the target of bullying by Mia and Rufus, their gang making it clear that associating with her was not an option.

Matthew had only deepened her isolation, stifling her friendships and leaving her feeling utterly alone. The idea of friendship now felt like a distant dream, something she had never truly experienced.

“I’m sorry. I don’t really know what’s fun to do in Haldoria. I’m just here for school,” Adriana admitted, her voice tinged with honesty. She was merely a small-town girl, lost in a city that felt alien to her.

“That’s perfectly fine! Let’s just follow some online guides and explore together,” Yolanda replied, her enthusiasm palpable. She was determined and clear about her intentions, a stark contrast to Adriana’s hesitance.

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