Chapter 466
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.
looked worse for wear, obviously having had little sleep. With both
awake, he let out a heavy sigh of relief. “It’s good to see you’re alright. I’ve made sure that Ryan and Faith are no longer in Beaconsfield, and they won’t
was muted,
They didn’t get him out of
talk about Brielle, but seeing Max raise a hand to
bit back his
quite tired.”
“You rest 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
on the inside, feigned hesitation outwardly. “Michael, there’s no rush.
more fond of Alivia by the minute. Both wanted
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room together.
a doctor came to notify Michael that Spencer had awakened. Michael, intent on checking on his other grandson upstairs, set off with Alivia close behind. Spencer was her comrade, after all. She
needs as little stress as possible right now, and since this involves Brielle… Well, Max does
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