Chapter 48

Max's eyes flickered.

He was thinking, maybe it was from the club he had been in earlier.

Then he chuckled, "I went to the hospital to change fresh dressing for my wound this morning, it might be the perfume from the nurse."

Orlena didn't look satisfied, she was playing with her nails, cooing, "That little nurse must be young and pretty, right? You must have enjoyed it when she was changing fresh dressing for your wound."

Max laughed.

He gently pinched her face, "Are you really getting jealous over this?"

Orlena loved him deeply, she didn't really suspect him. A little coaxing from him and she would forget it all, leaning on his shoulder with a sweet smile.

Parker was playing chess and said, "You're a lady, be like one!"

As parents, how could they not understand their own child? Harvey had warned that Orlena was too naive and Max would take advantage of her.

But Parker believed his daughter's innocence was a good thing, having a smart guy like Max was actually beneficial.

Max easily overcame this hurdle, the corner of his mouth curling up slightly.

and said with a smile, "If Harvey

got up, holding onto Max's arm

exchanged a glance and

the dining room was great, Max was a good talker, everyone in the Horigan

dinner, Orlena pulled him up to

door closed, she initiated a kiss... wanting to

had been with another woman in the morning, he didn't have the energy to deal with it. Besides, he wasn't in the

a hoarse voice, "Wait a

Orlena blushed.

his scent, "I really wish you could take a bath and

Max's gaze darkened slightly.

a nap

downstairs, it should be Harvey returning. Max gently

It was indeed Harvey.

was warm in the afternoon, he had taken off his coat, wearing only a dark blue shirt and trousers. He was talking on his phone,

the Manor for a bit, I'll pick you up

whole body was tense, he knew Harvey was talking to Eloise on the phone. Eloise... is

and saw Max. Their eyes met. Harvey

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