Chapter 238

Brielle was cradled in Max’s arms as they exited the Rowland estate, her head buried in his chest, drawing in a bit of warmth. The night breeze carried a chill, but the sanctuary of his embrace was like a shelter from the storm.

Love could lead one astray, and she feared the fall. Just this once, she’d indulge herself.

Silently, she resolved to rely on him, if only for a moment.

Max gently placed her in the passenger seat and leaned over to buckle her seatbelt. “I’ll take you to the hospital.”

“It’s okay. Aside from a few slaps to the face, I’m fine.”

There was a tense shadow in Max’s eyes, but his fingers tenderly grazed her cheek. “Who did this?”

It was Sophia who had struck her, but Brielle was a woman of her word. Since Sophia had chosen her as a partner, she couldn’t very well turn around and retaliate without mercy. Partnerships were built on trust.

“Let’s just say I slapped myself.”

her eyes, feeling the sting on her

the car immediately, but in

eyes, she realized they were already at the hospital. Two doctors tended to her wrist, and she was on the verge of passing out

to her. She licked her dry lips, intending to drink, but the fever had sapped all her strength. Something soft touched her lips,

grow even hotter, closing her eyes again to escape from this intimacy.

an IV into the back of her hand. Once

wiping her sweat away with a tissue. Brielle’s skin was so delicate, she looked like a porcelain doll broken and discarded. Max still couldn’t understand the palpitations he felt upon seeing her, a sensation alien to him,

phone rang. Rubbing his aching temples, he saw the call was

cotton swab as he inquired about the situation on the other

Chapter 238

last night and has been calling out for you. I wanted to wait until after the emergency treatment to call, but the doctors suggested I inform the family sooner. Do you want to come over?”

jolt in his heart and stood up abruptly, but

night at the Rowland estate and was surprised to receive Max’s call. As soon as he picked up, Max asked, “What’s

three seconds, he

called Aubree, asking her to take care of Brielle for a while. After arranging everything, he brushed back Brielle’s hair and kissed

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255