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.

understood the implications. It was late;

overseas position for her. She can start fresh there,” Max suggested, his voice

“What do you mean?” His tone turned icy, his eyes blazing with

“She’s alone here, and with Brielle so busy, there’s no one to look after her. Abroad, she

a Clements, for heaven’s sake. Any

Ever

up, ignoring Andrew’s rage.

his temper boiling over. He grabbed his jacket, ready to storm out, but Tessa’s arms wrapped around his waist, holding him back. “Stay with me, please? Andrew, I don’t want you to leave because of Aubree. Would you really abandon me over her? I thought I was the one who mattered most to you.”

softened him. He pulled out his phone and fired off a message to Max. [Aubree stays in Beaconsfield. If you whisk her away

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