Chapter 34

The car pulled up to the Premier Palace, and the private doctor was already waiting there.

In her slumber, Brielle could feel someone tending to her thigh, bandaging it up, while a feverish heat made her want to turn over, only to have her wrist gently grasped.

“Hot,” she mumbled, her brow furrowing as she sought out a cool spot.

Max propped her up and pressed a cold pack against her cheeks. Brielle sighed in relief, snuggling into the comfort of his embrace.

The doctor breathed a sigh of relief, finishing the bandage on her leg and administering a shot. “She’ll be fine after some rest, sir. No need to worry. However, this young lady’s constitution is delicate. She should take care in her daily routine.”

Max set the cold pack aside, pulling out a handkerchief to dab at the sweat on Brielle’s forehead.

When Patrick returned after seeing off the doctor, he was greeted by this tender scene. He couldn’t quite gauge Max’s feelings-whether he was concerned or indifferent.

If indifferent, why had Max rushed to Ryan’s side upon hearing of Brielle’s mishap late at night?

then why did he it

Max for years, Patrick knew all too well

were burdens, shackles. Release worldly attachments, and things would

structure.

allowed Max to be decisive in business, sweeping through

entrance and occasional fiery passion were like a wildfire,

watching The Priest contend with a worldly siren-victory

see how this drama would unfold, his lips curling

short as Brielle stirred in Max’s arms, her throat too hoarse to speak. Max gestured for Patrick to be quiet,

nestling back into Max’s chest. “Uncle Max, are my fingers broken?” Her whole body ached, and she couldn’t

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voice trembled, unable to form a

fear of being violated by Ryan’s bodyguards,

tightly in gauze. Tears began to flow as

typically stoic face. He had thought she would

arms wrapped around his neck, and before he could react, he was pushed back onto the couch. Her kisses

from a distance, discreetly exited, signaling the household staff

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