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.”

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

decorations at Premier Palace, the fairy lights that had adorned the place, and the wreath on the

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

As he lifted his eyes in the midst of the hazy smoke, a

I’ve spoken with Beaconsfield College. They’ll release Ms. Brielle’s exam details

twitched, and he acknowledged the news with a

it. A hundred words from him couldn’t measure up to a single

Iking

hung up each one with a cold finality. She had the energy to confront her

before turning to leave, only to hear Max’s voice. “Patrick, do you think she wants

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

him back to reality as he stubbed it out

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