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

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

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

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

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

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

and entry were filled 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

child’s been working hard to repay us. Cameron tried to give her some financial help, even offered her a card, but she wouldn’t

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Chapter 16

girl.

utterly disappointed in her own

dark reputation. Approaching the private dining room, her phone

Children’s Home, the place where she and Lillian grew up. Today was the

to Sunflower Children’s Home. The organization recently held an event teaching the children how to make pies. As their largest benefactor,

this month’s donation promptly. As for making pies, I’ll pass. very skilled, and I’d prefer