Chapter 521

Brielle was still oblivious to the turmoil stirring around her as she awoke to find Max, sitting by her side, closing his laptop after wrapping up some work.

“All set for discharge,” Max said with a gentle smile. “Breakfast’s waiting at home.”

She was about to nod in agreement when she noticed a dark bruise staining his cheek. She had never seen such a mark on Max’s face before. Her hand instinctively reached out to touch the bruise, seeking an explanation. Had Max been in a fight?

Her lips pressed together, and she remained silent, quickly dressing and freshening up.

As they exited the hospital room, they saw Andrew at the end of the corridor. A cigarette was pinched between his fingers; he was clearly about to indulge in a smoke. Upon seeing Max, the cigarette snapped in half. His silence was heavy with unspoken words.

Max didn’t spare him a glance but instead patted Brielle’s shoulder. “Let’s go.”

The tension was palpable, like a bow drawn taut. From their demeanor, Brielle sensed a chilling indifference.

on Max’s face–it was Andrew’s

Brielle. Max, who should’ve been untouchable and revered, now seemed to have been dragged through the mud because of her. The realization was deeply

steal a glance at Max, sitting by the window, flipping through corporate reports. His expression was calm, but

with enough effort, she could stand proudly by his side. Yet,

it worth it?

intrusion into Max’s pristine life, a stain on his otherwise flawless existence. The scariest part was not the absence

announcing her need to rest. Max respected her wish for privacy, tenderly kissing her forehead before she

bedroom, her gaze fell on the unfinished scarf. Too weary to knit,

seen the news

the hospital, Brielle hadn’t checked, “No, what’s up?”

frantic. “Someone’s leaked info about you and Max. Your name

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