Chapter 240

“Aubree, have I been too soft on you?! Are you freaking teaming up with others to mess with me now?

Aubree’s back was nearly breaking, but she managed a smirk with a chill, “Your fiancée is lying in bed and you’re still here fussing with me?”

That line hit a nerve, and Andrew lost his interest instantly, shoving her away and straightening his clothes.

Aubree thought he was about to explode, but instead, he grabbed her chin. “Aubree, know your place.”

Aubree looked down, wondering what place she could possibly have. Wasn’t she always just dirt beneath his shoes?

Andrew released her and strode back into Brielle’s hospital room.

Brielle’s frown deepened at his return. Andrew pulled up a chair and sat down, looking like he was ready for a serious talk.

if you’ve got something to say, say it.

made it out of the Rowland family alive. If last night’s mess goes public, do you think Max’s reputation will survive? Max has lived for over

stain.”

a million knives slashing at Brielle. Her hands clenched the bedsheets tight, but her face remained serene. She coughed hard a few times and then leaned back.

exhausted.

a pillow with a warning

huffed and stood up. “Max might be protecting you for now, so I won’t touch you, but I can’t swallow my pride. You better pray he shields you forever because once you step out from under

her cheeks flushing from the effort. She smiled faintly, then locked eyes. with Andrew–one seething, the other calm.

right. You might want to spend your time outside the ICU keeping vigil for Tessa.”

hand raised in anger, but it was caught mid–air. Kenzo’s forehead creased, “Max is still

with rage, and he stormed out, slamming the

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