Chapter 566

Andrew was still reeling from the unexpected call when Max’s voice came through the line. “Max?” Suspicion flickered through his mind. Could someone be playing a prank with Max’s phone?

“Andrew, Aubree got plastered.”

Andrew pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling Tessa stir in his arms. He’d thought he’d awakened her and gently patted her back to soothe her.

“I’m aware, but didn’t Brielle go to look after her? Tessa is feeling under the weather, and I need to stay here and take care of her.”

Tessa, now fully awake, snuggled closer. “Who’s calling?”

“Max.”

Anger flared in Tessa’s eyes at the mention of Aubree’s name. Why was Max calling about that tramp? She fumed internally, thinking it was high time to talk to Andrew’s mum about marrying Aubree off and out of their lives.

implications. It was late; they were obviously sharing

arrange an overseas position for her. She can start fresh there,” Max suggested,

bed as if scalded. “What do you mean?” His tone turned icy, his eyes blazing

busy, there’s no one to look after her. Abroad, she can

you stop interfering? She’s a Clements, for heaven’s sake. Any move she

himself off, painfully aware of the truth they both knew. Ever since that forbidden moment at eighteen,

ignoring Andrew’s

storm out, but Tessa’s arms wrapped around his waist, holding him back. “Stay with me, please?

fired off a message to Max. [Aubree stays in Beaconsfield. If you

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