Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 18

Robert set down the newspaper he had been reading, ready to share his thoughts, when he noticed the nanny descending the staircase

“Sir, Ma’am, I was tidying up Miss Lillian’s room and I found this, the nanny said, presenting a handwritten journal with Lillian’s familiar scrawl on it.

The entries spanned years, right up until Lillian turned eighteen and moved out.

Miranda hates spicy food. I must remember not to add chili next time.

Miranda had a few extra helpings of the dessert I made. Seems chestnut flavor is her favorite.

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Bri got mad again. Not sure if it’s because I hired a tutor. I’ve tried saying no, but it was no use. I just want to study hard and make them proud.

Bri slapped me. I was stunned by her deep resentment. I want to move out but I’m not of age yet.

soothing soup for him

asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she mocked me.

one filled with care for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as

with fury. She had never imagined her daughter could be so two-faced. “Can you believe what she’s done?! I thought

meant to be discovered.

came into our family together. I treated them the same. Lillian is such a sweetheart, and Bri… If only Lillian were

trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they known, they would have

nearby. I heard the poor child’s been working hard to repay us. Cameron tried to give her some

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girl.

utterly disappointed in her own

saddled with such a dark reputation. Approaching the private dining room, her phone rang. It was a call

Home, the place where she and Lillian grew

The organization recently held an event teaching the children how to make pies. As their largest benefactor, the director has

send this month’s donation promptly. As for making pies, I’ll pass.