Chapter 180

Max set down his spoon and picked up a napkin from the table, gently wiping the corner of Brielle’s mouth.

Brielle flinched away as if Michael was watching right beside them, her whole body tense with discomfort.

Her evasion only made Max’s gaze grow more intense. He caught her chin in his hand, his words directed to Michael though he wasn’t there.

“Not at Premier Palace.”

“Then where are you?”

Brielle’s pupils contracted, a shiver running through her as she saw the displeasure spread across his face. She bit her lower lip, a mixture of excitement, tension, and panic swirling in her

chest.

Max took a few seconds to savor her expression, his eyes twinkling with amusement, “I’m at the hospital with…”

Before he could finish. Brielle’s lips met his, sealing them shut.

Her action was almost reflexive, spurred by her frantic state.

echoed in his

the hospital? Are

I’ll send someone

lips quivered against his, her

gently bit her

to the

let her go, then replied to

a minor issue. I’ll be there

you give me a grandchild to hold, I wouldn’t need to constantly remind you over the phone. Since Jose is here tonight, let’s discuss your and Alivia’s situation

“Yeah.”

to Brielle. “I’ll have someone come take

fell silent. As he stood to leave,

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long moment, “No need, I’ll go home once the drip

two days.

coat, his tone softening. “Don’t want to

disliked hospitals, and the smell of disinfectant made

with the Haywood family, each hospital stay meant waking up alone to white walls, a

was headed to the Dorsey family estate to discuss his

longer could

a condemned prisoner awaiting

don’t want to stay, then go to Premier Palace. I’ll have Patrick pick you

go back

Brielle’s eyes dropped.

wasn’t in pain, but her heart began to

in its beauty, as if it might shatter at a touch.

are you really thinking

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