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.

managed a smile, quickly composed herself, and with feigned delicacy, she clung to Max’s arm, “Uncle Max, I was so nervous, afraid that my fiancé or my brother would catch

gaze towards Max indescribable. The girl might be pretty, but she was a

murmuring, “Your

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

strong hand reached out, pulling her deeper

in his eyes as he dialed her number. He rarely contacted this sister; after all, he had been the sole

but Brielle’s only use was that

call connected, a frail voice came from behind him.

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

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