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.

make some soothing soup

for a gift. I thought about it and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she mocked

her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle,

you believe what she’s done?! I thought she genuinely cared for Lillian, but it was all an

clearly not meant to be discovered. The sincerity in the journal’s words laid bare Brielle’s true,

them the same. Lillian is such a

and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they known, they would have

child’s been working hard to repay us. Cameron tried to give her some financial help, even

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girl.

disappointed in her own

her phone rang. It was a call from a charity. organization. Stepping aside to

Sunflower Children’s Home, the place where she and Lillian grew up. Today was the day for her monthly donation, but

“Ms. Brielle, hello. We’ve sent this month’s funds to Sunflower Children’s Home. The organization recently held an event teaching the children

month’s donation promptly. As for making pies, I’ll pass. very skilled, and I’d prefer the director not know