Chapter 181
He undid the top two buttons of his shirt, maintaining a stern expression as he climbed into the
waiting car.
Patrick glanced at him through the rearview mirror, swallowing nervously before speaking up.
“Mr. Dorsey, aren’t we waiting for Ms. Brielle?”
He had only just found out that Ms. Brielle was in the hospital, and was surprised to see Max leaving the Dorsey family gathering to be here in person.
With his eyes closed, a rare trace of irritation crossed Max’s features. “No need. She can handle herself,” he said calmly, striving to regain his composure.
Patrick pressed the gas pedal and dared not ask any more questions.
Meanwhile, at the Dorsey residence, Michael and Jose were deep in conversation, quite pleased with the impending marriage between their younger family members and already contemplating setting a date.
his coffee, his mind on Alivia at the research institute, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his
been yearning for Max all these years. Now, it
true.”
spirited. “There’s no better daughter–in–law for my boy than Alivia. It’s a shame Max has been so work–obsessed, poor girl. Is
is great. Both kids are too independent. rarely giving us old men a reason
glanced up at the wall clock and instructed a
has arrived.”
promptly
away, felt restless. He still reeked of booze and feared a reprimand from Michael, so he kept his distance.
planned to visit the Haywood
night when he stumbled upon Uncle Max in a compromising position with
Spencer wondered if it had been a hallucination because the woman Max had been kissing, sheltered under his coat, was definitely not Alivia.
been abroad these past days, meeting
14:12
was this woman Max was so protective of?
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