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.

wonder even Tiffanie had been blaming her tonight. Being with Max seemed to isolate him from everyone else. She had nothing to begin with, so there was nothing for her to lose. This relationship had always

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 well looked after.

quite emotionally reserved, but seemed even more emotionally impoverished because of

once flavorful meal now tasted bland. She resolved to treat Max better, so well that she might compensate for everything he was

silent vow.

fireworks. She picked up the unfinished scarf and continued knitting. Just as she said she would do when she

he held a book in one

back of her

and knew what he was reading. It’s a

paused for a moment as she watched him, his gaze lowered, reading intently. His long lashes cast a deep shadow over his eyelids, and his jawline was even more perfect

herself that, no matter what the future held, she would always remember this moment.

ell asleep

a Happy New Year. Some were from Mason, others from Aubree and

messages–one with New Year’s greetings and another about

a whopping twenty billion on that piece of land. Once the government’s seal was on it, the

many had

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