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.

was Andrew’s doing. Over

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

sleep. But as the vehicle jolted, she couldn’t help but steal a glance at Max, sitting by the window, flipping through corporate reports. His expression was calm, but the bruise on his cheek

his side. Yet, she had to admit that her

it worth

of her own intrusion into Max’s pristine life, a stain on

Brielle ate sparingly before announcing her need to rest. Max respected

she entered her bedroom, her gaze fell on the unfinished scarf. Too weary

seen the news online?”

hospital, Brielle

about you

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