Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

"What's wrong, Chris?"

"Oh, nothing." Chris snapped back to reality.

The director followed his gaze and chuckled, explaining, "You're looking at them? They're likely family members of some of the residents here at the rehab center. Visits are strictly controlled. They're waiting here for clearance. Only after they get permission can they go in for a visit."

"Okay." Chris nodded.

Jodie and Cindy casually shifted their gaze in their direction. Although neither recognized Chris, his special forces background endowed him with a talent for facial recognition.

Confidently, Chris identified the stylish young woman as Harvey's elder sister, Jodie Newhouse—the same person from the family photo at the Newhouse residence.

As for the middle-aged woman, Chris recalled Maisie holding her hand and referring to her as "Mom" during the hotel reception hosted by Daniel. Back then, Maisie had left to get Persephone cotton candy while Chris went to the restroom. He didn't dwell on it much at the time, just a fleeting glance during his meal. Yet, his memory served him well—this middle-aged woman was Maisie's mother!

Why was

vigilant and icy demeanor akin to a wolf in the jungle. Her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively turned away from him. She found it risky, so she

going?" Cindy grabbed

"I'm not going."

inconsistency, Cindy shouted, "That's your brother in there, enduring hardships. What's so

glared, each word biting. "I've said it before: I

and Jodie

as Cindy almost fell, Chris supported her from behind.

Cindy didn't recognize him.

sure she was Maisie's

"Ma'am, that was—"