Chapter 681

Just a few words seemed enough to let Brielle’s imagination fill in all the remaining details, but Brielle was exceptionally cautious and serious when it came to matters involving Max. She wouldn’t suspect him into the proverbial lion’s den without hard evidence.

She also opted not to contact him over the phone because she understood all too well that when two people were in love and at odds, even the slightest disturbance could set the other off.

Even the pause between breaths, hesitation could easily be misconstrued. Hurt could be easily inflicted through a screen, so it was always better to ask questions face–to–face.

“I’m his girlfriend.”

After Brielle said this, she saw a flash of oddness cross Annie’s eyes. “Max has a girlfriend?”

Brielle couldn’t tell whether Annie was acting or genuinely unaware of her presence in Max’s life. Since she didn’t feel any hostility from Annie, she didn’t rebut every word with relentless counter–arguments. “Yeah.”

Annie looked down, a smile in her eyes, but her words carried a hint of confusion. “How could he have a girlfriend?”

she quickly looked up. “Sorry, I didn’t mean anything against you. It’s just that my godfather never

face, her tone even. “Well,

last

tentatively continuing, “Did you knit the scarf

intention of lying. She was curious to

I didn’t know it was your handiwork.” Annie bowed slightly, a sincere

need. I gave it to Max, so it’s his to do with as he pleases.” Brielle’s tone remained steady as she reached the private

Max wakes up,

*Thanks.”

furrowed only when the doors

near the emergency exit, Annie couldn’t suppress a laugh, tugging at her own face. She was acting more and more like

but she was certain Brielle wouldn’t check. And even if she did, Annie had a hundred ways to clear

take on this task. After all, she had genuinely earned her teaching pos youngest female professor. She had

was the

She never

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