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, I was so nervous, afraid that my fiancé or my brother

face showed rare frustration, his gaze towards Max indescribable. The girl might be pretty, but she was a bit too affected for

in slightly, murmuring, “Your choice of words is

in her heart shattered at the mention of Alivia. She adjusted her clothing. “Uncle Max, if you have business

strong hand reached out, pulling her deeper into

that the woman had a resemblance to Brielle. Disdain flashed in his eyes as he dialed her number. He rarely contacted this sister; after all, he had been the sole heir to the Haywood family’s fortune until this interloper came along

pleased, but Brielle’s only use was that she brought back Lillian, the

the call connected, a frail voice came from

as he put away his phone and

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