Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Ultimate Cure: A New Husband: Kabanata 351 - Kabanata 360

"If you keep drinking, even this bar won't have enough alcohol for you two. Change the stakes," Adriana said.Francesco set down the glass he had just brought to his lips and smiled."My dear wife has spoken. I wouldn't dare drink anymore."Oliver let out a faint laugh, drained the glass in his hand, and was about to pour himself another when Adriana reached out first and took the bottle away.She filled her own glass to the brim, then poured Oliver only half a cup."Oliver, let me toast you. Thank you for all the care and support you've given me in the past. I wish you a bright and open future."She clinked her glass lightly against his and tilted her head back to finish the drink in one go.Her gratitude toward Oliver came from the heart.During the time when she had been hurt by Chris and misunderstood by Francesco, aside from Bella, Oliver had been the only person she could trust.If she had ever imagined what an ideal older brother would be like, it would be someone like

The two of them stayed wrapped up in each other's embrace for a while before Adriana wandered aimlessly around the hotel room to shake off her drowsiness.Taking advantage of the moment, Francesco unpacked their luggage and neatly organized all their belongings.Adriana grabbed her pajamas and headed into the bathroom. Just as she was about to close the door, Francesco stopped it with one hand and walked in holding his own pajamas."Get out."Adriana tried pushing him back outside. Letting him shower with her was no different from inviting a wolf into a sheepfold.He was the wolf, and she was the sheep—left with no choice but to wait obediently to be devoured.Usually, she wouldn't mind, but today she was genuinely exhausted and had no interest in that.Francesco saw right through her thoughts. "I won't do anything. I'll just help you bathe.""Really?" Adriana clearly didn't believe him."I promise."As he spoke, Francesco turned on the shower, and warm water instantly soaked

But how could that be possible?She was in Egypt right now. She had come here with Francesco.Just last night, she had been lying in his arms, feeling his warmth and breathing in his scent.The female tourist picked up her phone and placed it back into her trembling hands."Maybe you should call the police and ask them to help you find him."Right. The police.Something must have happened to Francesco.Adriana immediately called the local emergency number. Not long afterward, the police arrived.She briefly explained everything that had happened before and after Francesco disappeared. The officers exchanged glances before bringing her back to the station.They called the hotel and confirmed that Adriana had indeed checked in accompanied by a man."Miss, are you certain this gentleman didn't say anything before he left?""No. He was taking pictures of me. He didn't say a word. The moment I turned around, he was gone," Adriana answered firmly, though she was already on the ver

"Adriana, have a few bites to settle your stomach," Richard said.Adriana, however, had no appetite at all. "Richard, please just tell me what's going on."Her voice was hoarse and rough, her throat dry as though it were burning."No matter what the outcome is, do you think you can accept it?"Adriana took a sip of tea. The worst possible outcome was nothing more than losing Francesco again."I can."She was used to bad luck."Francesco said that his marriage with you was nothing more than a deliberate act of revenge—revenge for you abandoning him in the past."The teacup in Adriana's hand slipped and shattered on the floor."Careful. Don't cut yourself," Richard immediately instructed someone to clean it up."Adriana, the Stanley family owes you an apology. Whatever compensation you want, just ask."Adriana shook her head numbly. "I don't believe it. I want to go find him.""You can't go. The Este family is extremely powerful in Mitaly. If you provoke them, you'll be walki

Richard was both shocked and furious. Thinking of Adriana still standing alone outside waiting, he felt a deep pang of discomfort."Adriana is right outside. Go and see her."Francesco refused without hesitation. "I don't have time to see irrelevant people. Tell her to go back. Ask her not to come looking for me again.""That won't do. You must go see her!" Richard's tone was firm and uncompromising.Francesco exhaled in resignation. "Fine. For your sake, I'll go see her."A sudden clap of thunder cracked across the sky, making Adriana flinch. Dark clouds rolled in from the distance, and a sudden gust of wind nearly knocked her off balance.She stood like a lone tree outside the gates of the Este family's castle, eyes fixed tightly on the entrance.Finally, the person she wanted to see appeared."Francesco!" she called out, her voice trembling.He frowned deeply, a flash of disdain crossing his eyes."Adriana, please do not shout."She froze for a moment. When she tried to s