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.

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“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.

Max, I was so nervous,

across Max’s eyes, and made Andrew’s cigarette drop to the floor. Andrew’s face showed rare frustration, his gaze towards Max indescribable. The girl might be pretty, but she was a bit too affected for his taste. He really didn’t get what Max saw

murmuring, “Your choice of words

The romantic thoughts climbing in her heart shattered at the mention of Alivia. She adjusted her clothing. “Uncle

hand reached out, pulling

not far off, Cameron stood amidst the crowd, his brow furrowed, feeling that the woman had a resemblance to Brielle. Disdain flashed in his eyes as he dialed her number. He rarely contacted this sister;

use was that she brought back Lillian,

call connected, a frail voice came from behind him.

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

work here, didn’t I? Lillian, why don’t you use the

reddening, “The Haywood family has been so good to me. How could

Chapter 17

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

now

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