Chapter 340
Brielle managed a wry smile, wishing she was in the know.
Aubree placed her hands on Brielle’s shoulders firmly. “Is there something you’re keeping from me? Bri, trust me, anything you tell me stays between us. I’ve never breathed a word to Andrew, I know he’s not your biggest fan, but you mean so much more to me than he does.”
Brielle trusted Aubree, of course, but the thought of her secret being out there still cast a shadow of worry across her face. Not knowing who the puppet master was behind the scenes made Brielle feel helpless.
Aubree had also brought over a couple of bottles of wine. “Fancy a glass tonight?”
Brielle shook her head, and just as she reached for her phone, Aubree stopped her. “You really should just chill at home for a few days, don’t look at anything, don’t think about anything. After such a big ordeal, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.”
Aubree wasn’t good at lying to Brielle’s face, so she spotted the fib instantly.
into a nearby chair. “Fine, but if you go looking for news, don’t
long for Brielle to understand what “asking for trouble” meant. Just half an hour before, the media had been ablaze with talk of the Barnes family and the Dorsey clan’s
It featured two hands, side by side, each adorned with a black bead
was equally romantic.
content to watch from the shore, he’s ready to dive
tens
couple I’ve been rooting for! Matching in pedigree,
in high society. With their looks, their
heard Alivia’s the dream girl for plenty of Beaconfield’s golden boys. Who knew she’d fall head over heels just like the rest of
the wedding? The courthouse is practically rolling out the red carpet for you two.”
messages. Suddenly feeling a pang of empathy, Aubree snatched the phone and slapped it down on the table.
but then she just smiled. “I’m fine.”
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