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!

was Maisie's mother

a vigilant and icy demeanor akin to a wolf in the jungle. Her heart skipped a beat,

grabbed

"I'm not going."

Unable to tolerate Jodie's inconsistency, Cindy shouted, "That's your brother in there, enduring hardships. What's

up!" Jodie glared, each word biting. "I've said it before: I have

stumbled back from Jodie's push, and Jodie ran off without

supported her from behind. "Ma'am, watch your

Cindy didn't recognize him.

sure she was Maisie's mother, the same

"Ma'am, that was—"