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

thought about it and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she mocked me. Living with the Haywoods, I never wanted to compete

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

be so two-faced. “Can you believe what she’s done?! I thought she genuinely cared for Lillian, but it was

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

“Both girls came into our family together. I treated them the same. Lillian is such a sweetheart, and Bri…

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

villa nearby. I heard the poor child’s been working hard to repay

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Chapter 16

girl.

utterly disappointed in her

she’d already been saddled with such a dark reputation. Approaching the private dining room, her phone rang. It was a call from a

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 donation, but she had forgotten amidst

this month’s funds to Sunflower Children’s Home. The organization recently held an

pies, I’ll pass. very skilled, and I’d prefer the director not