Chapter 441

The pain of an impending appendectomy was looming, but Brielle was already in agony. convinced that she was with child. Her refusal to take the prescribed birth control pills at the sanatorium was a testament to her fear of harming the unborn child.

Too bad, this woman would never bear a child.

Spencer, nearby, had caught on to Alivia’s plan. It was sinister and yet perfect. If they could make Brielle believe that she had lost the child, how could she ever face Max the same way

again?

At that moment, Spencer found Alivia terrifyingly ingenious. He turned to look at her, only to find her face still wearing a mask of gentleness. “I’m just talking nonsense. Maybe we should drop it,” she said.

Relief washed over Spencer, but the seed of a devastating idea had been planted. “We’ll do as you suggested,” he said, already plotting. “But on whom shall we pin the blame for the loss of the child?”

Who could they make Brielle hate enough to maximize her suffering and drive a wedge between her and Max?

himself. Their relationship was at a critical point, and any heart–to–heart could unravel

Brielle would be cornered and unable to take her grievance

curled into a sly smile. “Why not blame Auntie Martha? Brielle just visited

A brilliant opportunity.

with malicious glee.

pain was persistent and seemingly

to leave. Her presence was no longer necessary. Spencer, however, couldn’t leave Brielle’s side, now realizing her

hand trembled at the thought of Max’s wrath if he knew Spencer was the one replying. [Still asleep? Open up,] the

from his seat. Hadn’t Sydney been tasked with deterring Max?

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a reply to buy some time. [Out to dinner, feeling

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