Chapter 689

But Mason just couldn’t fathom why Tiffanie could be no heartiens un to not even pick up the phone. Was she giving him the silent treatment before breaking it off for good? Or had he disappointed her on bed?

It was a touchy subject that he wouldn’t dare ask Belle to probe into, He’d have to wait until he could ask Tiffanie face–to–face.

Brielle, upon hearing this, zoned out for a moment, She wasn’t exactly heartbroken, but the feeling gnawing at her was uncomfortably close.

The texts she’d sent to Max had all vanished into the ether, and the one she’d sent out two hours ago, as n feeler, still hadn’t been answered.

Brielle had really believed that Max liked her, but his current evasion was making her unexpectedly. nervous. Moreover, that scarf she’d seen on Annie only added to her swirling thoughts.

If only Max would give her some kind of sign, she’d be bold enough to fight for him a little harder. But if he truly saw her as just a stand–in, she doubted she’d even have the strength to take another step.

“Brielle, you should really get some rest,” Mason advised, noting her pallor. “If there’s any news on Book, I’ll let you know right away.”

mustered a weak smile. “Thanks, I’ll rest up in a bit.” Though once they’d hung up, she did little more than sit

was reminded of the holiday decorations at Premier Palace, the fairy lights that had adorned the place, and the wreath

at the shimmering city lights, his mind a whirlpool of thoughts. A lit cigarette dangled loosely from his fingers, the fiery ember nearing bare skin, but he seemed blissfully lost in the distant radiance, unaware

of the hazy

Beaconsfield College. They’ll release Ms. Brielle’s exam details to

and he acknowledged the

from him couldn’t measure up

Iking

calls, she’d hung up each one with a cold finality. She had the

turning to leave, only to hear Max’s voice. “Patrick, do

before, but he knew this much: indifference often heralded the end. This realization made

his fingers, finally snapping him back to reality as he stubbed it out

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