Chapter 149

Brielle never imagined that returning home at the witching hour of 3 A.M. would lead to an encounter with Max right on her doorstep. Max was even being set up by the neighbor? The world seemed to be spinning its own surreal tale.

She hurriedly stepped forward, fumbling with her keys to unlock the door, while offering a strained smile and thanks to the neighbor. “Thanks a bunch, really, he’s good on his own. He’s a celibate, you know.

The neighbor was no fool and seemed eager to follow up. “A celibate at your place? Don’t you have a fiancé?”

Cursed be those times Spencer had made a spectacle of himself, making their relationship the talk of the town.

Caught off guard, Brielle managed to chuckle as she shut the door, “This is strictly between us, definitely not for my fiancé’s ears.”

Left on the doorstep. The neighbor’s face was a complex puzzle of emotions. Max’s looks were hard to ignore, and she couldn’t help but mutter, “Handsome lad, but what a shame about his choices. Even if you’re just arm candy, at least pick someone with deep pockets. Not many around here with fat wallets.”

the sofa, his features clouded with

though sleepy, couldn’t help but find humor in the situation. She fetched a glass of water from

Aside from the fatigue etched

no regret, no anger.

heart seemed to clench inexplicably.

here? Is it

thing that came to her mind

the information?

wall clock; it was already half–past three in the

look flashed in Max’s eyes, and the cold aura around his eyebrows

usually preferred to call him Uncle Max. But now, considering she needed to break off her engagement with Spencer, she couldn’t call him

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