Chapter 543
“I’m just guessing you would’ve heard about it, that’s all.”
Martha clamped her mouth shut, her hand gripping the mug so tightly it nearly shattered. Of course, she was aware of Michael’s request to Brielle, but she couldn’t bear it.
A flash of defiance crossed her eyes. “Max, does it have to be her?”
The defiance quickly faded, and her tone became indifferent. “No matter what happens in the future, you’ll always be with her, right?”
“Yes.”
The call ended abruptly. Max glanced at his phone before returning to the dinner table. His appetite had somewhat diminished, but he still offered Brielle a piece of crab. “Here, eat up. You must be starving.”
Brielle sensed his mood had darkened. She knew who had called and felt a twinge in her
heart.
She had nothing to begin with, so there was nothing for her to lose. This relationship had always been a greater sacrifice for him from the start. She didn’t even
Max didn’t care much for kinship or friendship, but if he truly didn’t care, he wouldn’t have let Andrew punch him; if he didn’t care, he wouldn’t have made. such an effort to send Martha abroad and ensure she was
Max was quite emotionally reserved, but seemed
tasted bland. She resolved to treat Max better, so well that she might compensate for everything he was
silent vow.
they didn’t bother going up to the roof to watch the night’s fireworks. She picked up the unfinished scarf and continued knitting. Just as she
a book in one hand,
of her head.
knew what he was reading.
a moment as she watched him, his gaze lowered, reading intently. His long lashes cast a
would always remember this moment. That night,
ell asleep
messages wishing her a Happy New Year. Some were from Mason, others from Aubree and
sent two messages–one with New Year’s greetings and another about the Rowland family’s dealings abroad.
billion on that piece of land. Once the government’s seal was on it,
many had
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