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.
ins
“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.
delicacy, she clung to Max’s arm, “Uncle Max, I was so nervous, afraid that my fiancé or my brother would catch wind of
Andrew’s cigarette drop to the floor. Andrew’s face showed rare frustration, his gaze towards
slightly, murmuring, “Your choice of words
really fell for that act. The romantic thoughts climbing in her heart shattered at the mention of Alivia. She adjusted her clothing. “Uncle Max, if you have business to discuss, I’ll
out,
feeling 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
wasn’t pleased, but Brielle’s only use was that she brought back Lillian, the
a frail voice came from behind him.
and turned around, wrapping his arms
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