Chapter 182

Bewitched by others‘ words, all the disapproval was shifted onto Lillian,

Men will be men, and a little indiscretion here and there is nothing unheard of. If the woman made the first move, Spencer would simply be a man who couldn’t resist temptation.

With the Barnes family members around, Michael didn’t lay it out too explicitly, b

ut Spencer had a hunch. Michael was hinting that he should cut ties with Lillian.

Without that fiasco at the Haywood family’s soiree, Michael would have turned a blind eye to his actions. However, the scandal at the Haywood banquet was too much, and Lillian’s reputation was now thoroughly tarnished. Being associated with her could significantly impact Spencer’s own standing.

Spencer’s defense of Lillian at the event had already been detrimental to him, tarnishing his

reputation to some extent.

If he continued to be obstinate, even becoming the butt of jokes within their circle…

Spencer shuddered, a trace of concealed satisfaction flickering in his eyes.

grandfather suggesting he continue his relationship with

condition. Until he found someone new, messing around with Brielle was as good as entangling

made his position clear.

circle and felt that his actions were probably in line with his

I understand,” he

from a servant that Max had arrived,

room. He exchanged pleasantries with the Dorsey

sour mood, and apart from a few elders, no one dared to strike up at conversation with

hospital, Brielle had been staring out the window since Max left. The sky was

finished. She chose not to stay overnight at

Mark’s health had been failing.

Chapter 182

she heard Mark’s coughing and a nurse’s

your side. Otherwise, who will assist you if you need something

coughed a few more times, then sighed heavily. “Divorced a long time ago. I’m fine like this, really. But I worry about the kids at the orphanage. Without me there, I doubt they know how to take care of themselves.”

Mark’s pale face, she hurriedly said, “Mark. I’ll go check on the

resignedly lay back down. nearly forgetting that he would have to

me. I’ve saved up a bit over the years. I plan to

to meet Brielle’s eyes. “And the

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