Chapter 34

The car pulled up to the Premier Palace, and the private doctor was already waiting there.

In her slumber, Brielle could feel someone tending to her thigh, bandaging it up, while a feverish heat made her want to turn over, only to have her wrist gently grasped.

“Hot,” she mumbled, her brow furrowing as she sought out a cool spot.

Max propped her up and pressed a cold pack against her cheeks. Brielle sighed in relief, snuggling into the comfort of his embrace.

The doctor breathed a sigh of relief, finishing the bandage on her leg and administering a shot. “She’ll be fine after some rest, sir. No need to worry. However, this young lady’s constitution is delicate. She should take care in her daily routine.”

Max set the cold pack aside, pulling out a handkerchief to dab at the sweat on Brielle’s forehead.

When Patrick returned after seeing off the doctor, he was greeted by this tender scene. He couldn’t quite gauge Max’s feelings-whether he was concerned or indifferent.

rushed to Ryan’s side upon hearing of Brielle’s mishap late

did he it when

for years, Patrick knew all too well Max’s views on emotional

worldly attachments, and things would

structure.

philosophy had allowed Max to be decisive

Her forceful entrance and occasional fiery passion were like a wildfire, threatening

watching The Priest contend with

to see how this drama would unfold, his lips curling into a smile, “Sir, about the

words were cut short as Brielle stirred in Max’s arms, her throat too hoarse to speak. Max gestured

Max’s chest. “Uncle Max, are my fingers broken?” Her whole body

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