Chapter 424

Her fingers tensed momentarily, but she couldn’t pretend she hadn’t seen it.

Max’s hair was slightly coarse, and from her vantage point, she could see the perfect arch of his proud nose. Brielle’s mind was awash with thoughts, yet she ultimately refrained from asking directly.

Max sensed her standing behind him, lost in thought, and reached back to catch the tip of her pinky with his hand.

From a man like him, such small gestures could sweep you off your feet. Brielle’s cheeks flushed, but the mysterious kiss mark also left a sour taste in her heart.

Thinking she was feeling unwell, Max suggested, “Brielle, I’ll take you to the hospital for a check–up.”

Hospital. Check–up. That would mean her secret would be out.

The words Max shared with Michael the night before haunted her, and she didn’t have the heart to reveal the truth at this moment. Any hesitation on Max’s part could shatter her defenses.

ready to head to the hospital, but Brielle stood tall. “I’m really okay. You focus on your afternoon tasks. I remember you have an important meeting later,

still worried, but Brielle changed the subject. “Didn’t you

brow. “There was a

here

violent. She already had an outburst since arriving. Max had rushed over last night, staying with

was there

mother relies heavily on her. Often, she only listens to

together how that kiss mark came to be. She had deliberately angered Alivia, and Alivia was paying her back in kind.

with you, but he’s not done with me either. You, Brielle,

this slide once, but what about the ‘next time or the time after? Alivia’s presence was

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for Max. If Brielle were to

stepped forward and buried her head in his chest. Around Max, she

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