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.

some soothing soup

Cameron asked me what I wanted for a gift. I thought about it and asked for a watch Bri likes.

and Cameron. And as for Brielle, Lillian always wanted to mend their relationship,

you believe what she’s done?! I thought she

old and hidden away, clearly not meant to be discovered. The

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

with kindness and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they known, they would have never let Lillian move out, but in the end, Brielle was the daughter of

I heard the poor child’s been working

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girl.

nodded, utterly disappointed in her

private dining room, her phone rang. It was a call from a charity. organization. Stepping aside to a

her first paycheck, she had donated most of her salary to this charity, directing the funds to the Sunflower Children’s Home, the place where she and Lillian grew up. Today was the day for her monthly

organization recently held an event teaching the children how to make pies.

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