Master of his heart

Chapter 464

Kenzo chuckled softly, his eyes were still warm, but his expression was somewhat laden with hidden meaning. “Andrew, this is a Dorsey family matter, and it’s Max’s own business. When he wakes up, he’ll handle everything. Let’s not rush in and add to the chaos.” One of Kenzo’s life principles was to go with the flow.

With his legs encased in combat boots, Andrew kicked the chair impatiently. “Fine, you’re the wise one. I’m outta here. No point hanging around when I can’t see anyone.”

He strode out, inevitably bumping into Alivia. Wrapped in her coat. Alivia froze when she saw him. What was he doing coming out of that room?

Andrew nodded at her, said nothing, and walked away.

Alivia was relieved she hadn’t called anyone and revealed her true self. Looking back into room, she caught sight of Kenzo. “Kenzo?”

the

Kenzo came out, ruffling her hair with a smile. “Grandpa’s given you a free pass. Stick with Max for a while.”

Not that she needed telling. Alivia would have stayed by Max’s side anyway.

Once they were both gone, Alivia finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Outside the hospital, Andrew’s phone buzzed with a call from Aubree. He could guess what she wanted to say and quickly hit ‘end call.‘

Aubree stood in front of the police station, and dialed ten times to no avail. Eventually, the line went dead. Even she knew Andrew wasn’t going to help her.

smile crossed

impenetrable. It looked like the Dorsey family intended to leave Brielle

against the Dorseys, the first family of Beaconsfield. Only when Max woke up

came, and Max still hadn’t

floor was tense. Every medical staffer delivering medication moved with utmost

from Max’s vicinity – except for Alivia, whom Michael had

Alivia gazed at Max’s face. His eyes were closed, his expression unapproachable. This was the man she’d

breath, reaching to take his hand, to hold it in hers, but as she neared,

drew back, and when she looked un, she saw his

quickly pressed the call button, summoning the

wound, then his head. “Max, can you

shot through Max’s skull as if a hammer was pounding into his

some bruising at the back of your head. If it hurts, try not to think too

just closed his eyes again.

is okay. Waking up is a good sign. He’s still under the effects of the anesthesia, but give

exhaled in relief. “Thank

left than Max’s eyes flickered open again. Alivia hurried to

some water. “Max, want a drink?”