Chapter 17

Strangely, a bout of discomfort washed over Brielle’s heart.

Spencer was in a hurry to find Lillian, so after exchanging pleasantries, he and Cameron took their leave. As soon as they left, Andrew lowered his head to light a cigarette.

ins

“Speaking of Alivia, you two really are in sync, wearing the same black rosaries for so

many years.”

Brielle looked down and stepped back.

Andrew, ever the stirrer, couldn’t resist a jibe, “This little canary, up close she really is a looker. No wonder you haven’t snuffed her out He didn’t miss the marks on Brielle’s neck, clearly the handiwork of Max’s roughhousing.

arm, “Uncle Max, I was so nervous, afraid that my fiancé or my brother

frustration, his gaze towards Max indescribable. The girl might be pretty, but she was a bit too affected for his taste. He really

in slightly, murmuring, “Your choice of words

really fell for that act. The romantic thoughts climbing in her heart shattered at the mention of Alivia.

strong hand reached out, pulling her deeper

flashed in his eyes as he dialed her number. He rarely contacted this sister; after all, he had been the sole heir to the Haywood family’s fortune

pleased, but Brielle’s only use was that she brought back Lillian,

call connected, a frail voice

irritation vanished as he put away his phone and turned around, wrapping his arms

work here, didn’t I? Lillian,

“The Haywood family has been so good to me.

Chapter 17

want to pay off my debt to the Haywoods as soon as I can. Spencer got me a membership here, and I only found out

now

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