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 him and

Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she mocked me. Living with the Haywoods, I never wanted to compete for

each one filled with care for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle, Lillian always wanted to mend their relationship, despite the hurt

trembled with fury. She had never imagined her daughter could be so two-faced. “Can you believe what

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

into our family together. I treated them the same.

and entry were filled with kindness and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had

buy her a villa 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

Approaching the private dining room, her phone rang. It was a call from a charity. organization.

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

middle-aged man’s voice came through. “Ms. Brielle, hello. We’ve sent this month’s funds to Sunflower Children’s Home. The organization recently held an event teaching the children how to make pies. As their largest benefactor,

donation promptly. As for making pies, I’ll pass. very skilled,