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.

a smile, quickly composed herself, and with feigned delicacy, she clung to Max’s arm, “Uncle Max,

a 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 girl might be pretty, but she was a bit too affected for his taste. He really

murmuring, “Your choice of words

at the mention of Alivia. She adjusted her clothing. “Uncle Max,

hand reached out, pulling her deeper

Brielle. Disdain flashed in his eyes as he dialed her number. He rarely contacted this sister; after all, he

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

connected, a frail voice came

away his phone and turned around, wrapping his arms protectively

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