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

security around the police station seemed impenetrable. It looked like the Dorsey family intended to leave Brielle to her fate. She was isolated

Dorseys, the first family of Beaconsfield. Only when Max

came, and Max still

the hospital floor was tense. Every medical staffer delivering medication moved with utmost care, each subjected

vicinity – except for Alivia, whom Michael had

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

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

un, she

quickly pressed

then his head. “Max, can you hear

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

the back of your head. If it hurts, try not to think too much and rest for

didn’t respond; he just closed his

He’s still under the effects of the anesthesia, but give it an hour, and he should be fully lucid.

relief.

sooner had the doctors left than Max’s

some water. “Max, want a

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