Chapter 17

Strangely, a bout of discomfort washed over Brielle’s heart.

Spencer was in a hurry to find Lillian, so after exchanging pleasantries, he and Cameron took their leave. As soon as they left, Andrew lowered his head to light a cigarette.

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“Speaking of Alivia, you two really are in sync, wearing the same black rosaries for so

many years.”

Brielle looked down and stepped back.

Andrew, ever the stirrer, couldn’t resist a jibe, “This little canary, up close she really is a looker. No wonder you haven’t snuffed her out He didn’t miss the marks on Brielle’s neck, clearly the handiwork of Max’s roughhousing.

feigned delicacy, she clung to Max’s arm, “Uncle Max,

flicker of amusement across Max’s eyes, and made Andrew’s cigarette drop to the floor. Andrew’s face showed rare frustration, his gaze towards Max indescribable. The

in slightly, murmuring, “Your choice of

really fell for that act. The romantic thoughts climbing in her heart shattered at the mention of Alivia. She adjusted her clothing.

hand reached out, pulling

dialed her number. He rarely contacted this sister; after all, he had been the sole heir to the Haywood family’s fortune until this

wasn’t pleased, but Brielle’s only use was

call connected, a frail voice

he put away his phone and turned around, wrapping his arms

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