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He delivered the words with a languid and enticing breath, stirring the soul. The winter sun chose that moment to bathe him in its light. All Alivia could feel was an irrepressible flutter of the heart. “Michael was livid last night. The doctors must have told him you’re awake by now, He’ll be here soon, I’m sure.”
Max stared out at the world draped in its wintry white, probably feeling the ache in his head. He raised a hand to rub his temples,
“Hmm.”
“Max, why don’t you rest some more?”
Max settled back into bed, not lying down completely but rather leaning against the headboard with his eyes slightly closed, seeming somewhat aloof.
His fingers subconsciously caressed the wrist where a rosary should have been, finding nothing. He withdrew his hand, and his lips pressed together coldly, like a tree encased in frost.
Alivia’s lips curled into a tender smile, her heart melting completely. This man was finally, utterly hers.
hour later, Michael arrived.
cane, he looked worse for wear, obviously having had little sleep. With both a grandson
alright. I’ve made sure that Ryan and Faith are no longer in Beaconsfield, and they
expression was
to give me a break, not even Spencer. They didn’t get him out
had wanted to talk about Brielle, but seeing Max raise a hand to press at
back his words.
I’m quite tired.”
up. I won’t let anyone disturb you for a while. Alivia insisted on staying by your side. You’re not getting any younger. Once you’ve recovered, we should finalize the wedding arrangements. It’s not fair to her
there’s no rush. We’ll do things according
more fond of Alivia by the minute. Both wanted to give Max space, so they
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room together.
his other grandson upstairs, set off with Alivia close behind. Spencer was her comrade, after
up gently. “Michael, perhaps it’s best not to mention Spencer’s situation in front of Max. The doctors say he needs as
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