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.
and with feigned delicacy, she clung to Max’s arm, “Uncle Max,
Andrew’s face showed rare frustration, his gaze towards Max indescribable.
in slightly, murmuring, “Your
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
reached out, pulling her deeper into
in his eyes as he dialed her number. He rarely contacted this sister; after
but Brielle’s only use was that she
call connected, a frail voice came from behind
his phone and turned
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