Chapter 504
Max could be honest with anyone about his relationship with Brielle, but with Martha, it was a different story.
Martha was on new medication, and the doctors had warned that she couldn’t handle any shocks. Spilling the beans now could exacerbate her condition and render all their efforts futile.
She looked pale, her grip on Alivia’s hand gentle but firm. “I called Alivia over to keep me company,” she said, patting her hand. “She asked if you’d be coming by. Max. Have you two had a falling out?”
Max frowned but kept his temper in check. “You’ve had your shot, Mom. You should rest.”
Martha lay in bed, her thoughts wandering. If things kept going this way, Brielle and Max might even have a child before she knew it. And she would never allow such an illegitimate child to exist.
“My grandchild
an episode and gently patted her back. “Mom, rest now.
easily placated, but the meds were overpowering, and drowsiness swept
over
asleep, Max looked up at Alivia, who appeared calm but was actually clutching her fingers tightly. The nail marks from the night before were still visible on her palm, throbbing with pain, but it was this
looked up at him. “Have my
curious about what she
gaze earnest. “I’m not a good person.
it. My goal since childhood was to marry you. So, for Brielle, who came out of nowhere, I can’t welcome her.”
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