Chapter 431

Alivia thought for sure that Brielle would be a bundle of nerves, maybe even shoot Max some subtle, desperate looks. But from start to finish, Brielle was the picture of composure.

The cooler she remained, the more Alivia felt like a jester, juggling her emotions for naught.

A flash of bitterness crossed Alivia’s eyes as she tilted her head up to Max and said, “Since you’ve brought Ms. Brielle along. I’ll skip going in. You must want her to meet your mum, right? I’d just be a third wheel. I’ll swing by this afternoon.”

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To any guy, it sounded like the epitome of understanding – faultlessly so. It was at this moment that Brielle realized Alivia could play the game far better than she had expected.

Such a woman was truly formidable.

Hearing Alivia’s words, Max simply nodded. Alivia flashed a smile at Brielle, a cursory greeting of sorts, before making a swift exit.

The moment she turned away, her face twisted slightly. The thought of Brielle carrying a child and the possibility of Max finding out any minute now, had her on pins and needles.

She bowed her head and shot a text to Martha. [Aunt Martha, Max has brought that woman to see you. I think I’ll stay away to avoid being a burden. If you need someone to chat with, just holler.]

Martha, she played the pity card to the hilt. Since Max was with another woman, it was best for Alivia

meltdown would play right into her hands, perhaps even lead to

the door. Max pushed it open and saw

hand.

“Mother, feeling any better today?”

Martha’s gaze

to land squarely on Brielle, but it was fleeting, and her expression quickly softened. “Better, thanks to

to Brielle, giving her a thorough once–over. Brielle frowned, sensing a distinct discomfort, as if she’d been appraised

delicately sipping tea

at Dorsey International. Thought I’d bring her by to

wave of scorn well up inside her. Was this the seductress who had bewitched Max?

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twisted uncomfortably at the thought of the text

out, and there was no way she should

was to ignore her completely. He’d always been independent,

capable. Max, the doctor had a word with me this morning about some new medication. He said to have a word with

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